Climate Change UPSC Questions

General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity & Climate Change

Climate Change MCQ Questions


1.
What is meant by climate change in contemporary usage?
A.
Change in daily weather
B.
Change due to natural causes only
C.
Change in long-term weather patterns mainly due to human activity
D.
Change in humidity levels
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ANSWER :
C. Change in long-term weather patterns mainly due to human activity
2.
Which year was recorded as the hottest year globally?
A.
2012
B.
2016
C.
2020
D.
1998
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ANSWER :
B. 2016
3.
Which gas is the largest overall contributor to the greenhouse effect?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Methane
C.
Water vapour
D.
Nitrous oxide
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ANSWER :
C. Water vapour
4.
In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context?

UPSC - 2014

A.
The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics
B.
The gum made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas
C.
The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of antihistamines
D.
It is a source of high quality biodiesel.
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ANSWER :
B. The gum made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas
5.
What is the main source of methane emissions in agriculture?
A.
Burning of crops
B.
Use of fertilizers
C.
Digestive processes in livestock
D.
Use of pesticides
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ANSWER :
C. Digestive processes in livestock
6.
Which gas has the highest global warming potential (GWP)?
A.
Methane
B.
Carbon dioxide
C.
Nitrous oxide
D.
Sulfur hexafluoride
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ANSWER :
D. Sulfur hexafluoride