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Vision IAS Prelims Test Series 2026 – Test 8 (Ecology & Environment) PDF | Syllabus, Topics & References

The Vision IAS All India GS Prelims Test Series 2026 continues its scientific sequence with Test 8, scheduled for 3 August 2025, covering Ecology & Environment — one of the most high-yield sections for UPSC Prelims.
This test builds comprehensive understanding of ecosystems, biodiversity, environmental laws, pollution control, climate change, and global conventions. It blends conceptual clarity with current environmental developments to prepare aspirants for the integrated Environment and Ecology questions in UPSC Prelims Paper I.

🧾 Test 8 Overview

Details	Information
Test Code	6317
Test Date	3 August 2025
Subject	Ecology & Environment
Type	Fundamental Test
Mode	Online & Offline
Current Affairs Coverage	May 2025
Question Standard	UPSC GS Paper I Level
No. of Questions	100 MCQs

📚 Syllabus Coverage

Part A – Ecology & Ecosystem Concepts

• Structure and Functions of Ecosystems – terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems
• Energy Flow, Food Chains, Food Webs, and Ecological Pyramids
• Ecological Succession, Productivity, and Nutrient Cycling (Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus)
• Biomes and Major Ecosystem Types of the World

Part B – Biodiversity and Conservation

• Levels and Patterns of Biodiversity – Genetic, Species, and Ecosystem diversity
• Biodiversity Hotspots and Endemism in India
• Threats to Biodiversity – Habitat Loss, Invasive Species, Climate Change, Poaching
• In-situ and Ex-situ Conservation – National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Botanical Gardens, Seed Banks
• International Conventions – CBD, CITES, CMS, IUCN, RAMSAR Convention
• National Biodiversity Authority, BSI, ZSI, and Conservation Programs (Project Tiger, Elephant, Rhino, etc.)

Part C – Environmental Pollution and Climate Change

• Air, Water, Soil, Noise, and Solid Waste Pollution – causes, effects, and mitigation measures
• Eutrophication, Ozone Depletion, Acid Rain, and Global Warming
• Climate Change – GHGs, IPCC reports, COP Summits, Kyoto & Paris Agreements
• India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) and its Missions
• Disaster Ecology – Cyclones, Floods, Droughts, Landslides

Part D – Environmental Governance

• Environmental Acts and Policies – Wildlife Protection Act, Environment Protection Act, Forest Conservation Act, Biological Diversity Act
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Clearance Process
• National Green Tribunal (NGT) and its Role
• Forest and Wildlife Management in India
• Sustainable Development, SDGs, and India’s progress reports

Part E – Current Affairs Integration (May 2025)

• Latest COP Conference outcomes
• Government initiatives on biodiversity conservation and renewable energy
• Recent Supreme Court judgments and reports related to environment and forests
• New species discoveries and updated IUCN Red List status

📖 Reference Sources

Primary References

• NCERT Class XII Biology: Unit 10 (Chapters 13–16 on Ecology and Environment)
• NCERT Class XI: Fundamentals of Physical Geography (Chapter on Ecosystem)
• Vision IAS Value Addition Material – Environment
• Quick Revision Module (QRM): Ecology & Environment

Secondary References

• Shankar IAS Book on Environment
• Down to Earth Magazine for current updates
• MOEFCC Annual Report and PIB Press Releases
• India Year Book (Environment Chapter)
• The Hindu and Indian Express Environment Pages

🎯 Objectives of Test 8

• Strengthen conceptual clarity on ecological and environmental fundamentals
• Build accuracy for statement-based Prelims questions using factual clarity
• Link current environmental issues with static topics
• Enhance understanding of India’s environmental legislation and global conventions

🗓️ Key Topics to Revise Before the Test

1. Energy flow in ecosystems and trophic levels
2. Biodiversity Hotspots and India’s protected area network
3. Major environmental laws and institutional frameworks (NGT, EIA, MoEFCC)
4. India’s climate commitments and renewable energy targets
5. National Biodiversity Mission and Wildlife Conservation Programs
6. Pollution types, sources, and control measures
7. Major International Conventions (CBD, UNFCCC, CITES, RAMSAR)
8. Current environmental initiatives and COP developments (2025)

💡 Vision IAS Mentoring and Learning Support

• Mentorship: Individual mentor support for concept clarification
• Post-Test Discussion: In-depth analysis of environment-based questions
• Sandhan Personalized Tests: Custom practice sets on Biodiversity or Climate topics
• Performance Analytics: Sectional insights, accuracy tracking, and All India Rank
• Quick Revision Module (QRM): Summaries of acts, conventions, and recent issues for rapid revision

📥 Download Section

📘 Download Vision IAS Prelims Test Series 2026 – Test 8 PDF (Ecology & Environment)

🧩 Expert Preparation Tips

1. Revise Shankar IAS Environment Book with focus on biodiversity and laws
2. Go through Vision IAS QRM for quick fact-based coverage
3. Create a one-page summary chart for conventions, years, and key points
4. Study PYQs (2013–2023) on Environment & Ecology to recognize UPSC trends
5. Use Down to Earth and PIB updates for current developments
6. Practice map-based questions on national parks, biosphere reserves, and Ramsar sites

Conclusion

The Vision IAS Prelims Test 8 – Ecology & Environment (3 August 2025) is vital for mastering one of UPSC’s most scoring and dynamic segments. By combining conceptual clarity with current updates, aspirants can maximize marks in the environment section.

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