Climate Groups UPSC Questions

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

Climate Groups MCQ Questions


1.
What was the main outcome of the UNFCCC adopted in 1992?
A.
A binding agreement for all nations to reduce emissions
B.
A non-binding framework for international climate change cooperation
C.
A financial mechanism to fund renewable energy
D.
A protocol for clean technology transfer
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ANSWER :
B. A non-binding framework for international climate change cooperation
2.
What does the Kyoto Protocol primarily commit developed countries to do?
A.
Encourage GHG emissions
B.
Report carbon offsets
C.
Stabilize greenhouse gas emissions
D.
Fund climate resilience projects
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ANSWER :
C. Stabilize greenhouse gas emissions
3.
Which year did the Kyoto Protocol come into force?
A.
1992
B.
1997
C.
2005
D.
2012
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ANSWER :
C. 2005
4.
The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where

UPSC - 2013

A.
warm and cold atmospheric currents meet
B.
rivers drain out large amounts of freshwater into the sea
C.
warm and cold oceanic currents meet
D.
continental shelf is undulating
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ANSWER :
C. warm and cold oceanic currents meet
5.
What mechanism allows emission-reduction projects in developing countries under the Kyoto Protocol?
A.
Joint Implementation
B.
Clean Development Mechanism
C.
Emission Trading
D.
Offset Trading
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ANSWER :
B. Clean Development Mechanism
6.
Which of the following is NOT a flexible market mechanism under the Kyoto Protocol?
A.
Emission Trading
B.
Clean Development Mechanism
C.
Joint Implementation
D.
Green Investment Scheme
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ANSWER :
D. Green Investment Scheme