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.
With reference to 'Global Environment Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?
UPSC - 2014
A.
It serves as financial mechanism for 'convention on Biological Diversity' and 'United Nations Framework Convention on Climate change'
B.
It undertakes scientific research on environmental issues at global level
C.
It is an agency under OECD to facilitate the transfer of technology and funds to underdevelopment countries with specific aim to protect their environment
D.
Both (a) and (b)
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ANSWER :
A. It serves as financial mechanism for 'convention on Biological Diversity' and 'United Nations Framework Convention on Climate change'
3.
Which of the statements regarding the 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct?
1. It is intended to assist developing countries in adaption and mitigation practices to counter climate change.
2. It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank.
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UPSC - 2015
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER :
A. 1 only
4.
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
5.
Which year did the Kyoto Protocol come into force?
A.
1992
B.
1997
C.
2005
D.
2012
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ANSWER :
C. 2005
6.
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