Fixing Climate Change UPSC Questions

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

Fixing Climate Change MCQ Questions


13.
Which of the following is *not* a valid criterion for a credible carbon offset?
A.
Additionality
B.
Retirement from market
C.
Profitability
D.
Permanence
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ANSWER :
C. Profitability
14.
Which of the following statements is true about Carbon Tax?
A.
It increases carbon emissions
B.
It discourages use of renewable energy
C.
It is based on the carbon content of fuels
D.
It replaces carbon offsets
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ANSWER :
C. It is based on the carbon content of fuels
15.
Which is *not* a proposed geo-engineering method?
A.
Seeding ocean with iron
B.
Whitewashing building roofs
C.
Burning carbon-intensive fuels
D.
Launching mirrors into space
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ANSWER :
C. Burning carbon-intensive fuels
16.
What is the primary objective of geo-engineering?
A.
Increase rainfall
B.
Enhance biodiversity
C.
Modify Earth’s climate to combat global warming
D.
Improve soil fertility
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ANSWER :
C. Modify Earth’s climate to combat global warming
17.
Which artificial method involves using resin panels to absorb CO₂ from the air?
A.
Geo-reactor
B.
CO₂ cannon
C.
Artificial tree
D.
Carbon curtain
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ANSWER :
C. Artificial tree
18.
Which gas is suggested for atmospheric seeding due to better reflective properties?
A.
Methane
B.
Sulphur dioxide
C.
Hydrogen sulphide
D.
Carbon monoxide
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ANSWER :
C. Hydrogen sulphide