Fixing Climate Change UPSC Questions

Fixing Climate Change MCQ Questions

13.
Consider the following statements:
1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.
2. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC - 2015
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER :
B. 2 only
14.
Which organization is *not* a part of the Blue Carbon Initiative?
A.
Conservation International
B.
Intergovernmental Oceanic Commission
C.
World Bank
D.
IUCN
ANSWER :
C. World Bank
15.
What does one carbon credit represent?
A.
One tonne of methane
B.
One tonne of oxygen
C.
One tonne of carbon dioxide or equivalent
D.
One litre of COβ‚‚ gas
ANSWER :
C. One tonne of carbon dioxide or equivalent
16.
Which of the following best describes the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India?
1 . Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the union and state Budgets thereby implementing the 'green accounting.
2. Launching the second green revolution to enhance agriculture output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future.
3. Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
UPSC - 2016
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
3 only
D.
1,2 and 3 only
ANSWER :
C. 3 only
17.
India trades carbon credits on which platform?
A.
National Stock Exchange
B.
Multi Commodity Exchange
C.
Reserve Bank Platform
D.
Carbon Exchange of India
ANSWER :
B. Multi Commodity Exchange
18.
Which country is currently the largest seller of carbon credits?
A.
India
B.
Brazil
C.
USA
D.
China
ANSWER :
D. China