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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points1. With reference to ‘Carbon Border Adjusted Mechanism’, consider the following statements:
- India has recently adopted the ‘Carbon Border Adjusted Mechanism’ as a climate-friendly policy for the goods.
- It is a tax on carbon emissions which will be imposed on imported goods from countries that have less strict climate policies.
- It goes against the ‘Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities’ principle of the UNFCCC.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- European Union is pushing for a Carbon Border Adjusted Mechanism (CBAM). So, statement 1 is incorrect.
- The ‘Carbon Border Adjusted Mechanism’ is a tax on carbon emissions imposed on imported good from countries with less strict climate policies. So, statement 2 is correct.
- It goes against the ‘Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities’ principle of the UNFCCC. So, statement 3 is correct.
- Hence, option B is correct.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
- European Union is pushing for a Carbon Border Adjusted Mechanism (CBAM). So, statement 1 is incorrect.
- The ‘Carbon Border Adjusted Mechanism’ is a tax on carbon emissions imposed on imported good from countries with less strict climate policies. So, statement 2 is correct.
- It goes against the ‘Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities’ principle of the UNFCCC. So, statement 3 is correct.
- Hence, option B is correct.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points2. Consider the following statements about International Panel for Climate Change (IPCC):
- It is the research and development body in the field of climate change.
- It monitors the climate change-related data and analyses it.
- Its recommends policy actions towards climate change.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: IPCC does not conduct any research related to climate change.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: IPCC does not monitor climate related data or parameters.
- Statement 3 is correct: It provides the governments of the world with a clear scientific view of what is happening to the world’s climate. It acts as important policy input to take action against climate change.
Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: IPCC does not conduct any research related to climate change.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: IPCC does not monitor climate related data or parameters.
- Statement 3 is correct: It provides the governments of the world with a clear scientific view of what is happening to the world’s climate. It acts as important policy input to take action against climate change.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points3. Consider the following statements about Paris Agreement:
- Paris Agreement came into force in 2016.
- A country can give a notice for leaving the agreement at least two years after the Paris Agreement came into force.
- The withdrawal of a country from an agreement happens one year after the submission of the notice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Paris agreement came into force on November 4, 2016.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: A country can only give a notice for leaving at least three years after the Paris Agreement came into force.
- Statement 3 is correct: The withdrawal of a country from an agreement happens one year after the submission of the notice.
Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Paris agreement came into force on November 4, 2016.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: A country can only give a notice for leaving at least three years after the Paris Agreement came into force.
- Statement 3 is correct: The withdrawal of a country from an agreement happens one year after the submission of the notice.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points4. Consider the following statements about The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild fauna and Flora(CITES):
- It is an international agreement between non-governmental organizations to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species.
- Appendix II of the CITES includes species threatened with extinction and it provides greatest level of protection.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect. CITES is It is an international agreement between governments to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. Appendix I of the CITES includes species threatened with extinction and provides greatest level of protection.
Incorrect
Answer: D
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect. CITES is It is an international agreement between governments to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. Appendix I of the CITES includes species threatened with extinction and provides greatest level of protection.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points5. Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Kyoto Protocol?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Only statement 1 is incorrect. The Kyoto protocol set binding targets on 37 industrialised countries and the European community only.
Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
- Only statement 1 is incorrect. The Kyoto protocol set binding targets on 37 industrialised countries and the European community only.
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