GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 144

GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 144

1431) Which sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in India?
A) Transport
B) Domestic
C) Agricultural
D) Electric power generation

Answer: Agricultural
   
1432) In which of the following summits green climate fund was finalized?
A) Copenhagen
B) Cancun
C) Durban
D) Ball

Answer: Cancun
   
1433) Name the gas released from landfills, decaying organic matter under shallow water in marshes and bogs, flooded paddy fields, by ruminant animals and termites, and by the burning of biomass. A molecule of this gas has 21 times more global warming potential than a molecule of 002.
A) Sulphur dioxide
B) Methane
C) Ammonia
D) Nitrous oxide

Answer: Methane
   
1434) Consider the following statements
1. Under the Kyoto Protocol, the developed countries which pay for the costs of developing countries are under Annexure I.
2. EU is under Annexure I.
Which of the statements given above is/are true?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) None of these

Answer: Only 2
   
1435) The effects of global warming are
1. The sea level may rise.
2. It will prevent the stirring up of the oceans.
3. Fish population will migrate towards the Tropics.
4. Precipitation will be frequent.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below
A) 1,2,3 and 4
B) 1,and 3
C) 1 and 4
D) 1, 2 and 4

Answer: 1,and 3

1436) Which of the following countries is nota part of Kyoto Protocol at present?
A) US
B) Canada
C) Japan
D) Both 'a' and 'b

Answer: Both 'a' and 'b
   
1437) The hockey stick graph indicates
A) increase in population
B) increase in urban areas
C) increase in sea level
D) increase in global temperature

Answer: increase in global temperature
   
1438) In the context of C02 emission and Global Warming, what is the name of a market driven device under the UNFCCC that allows developing countries to get funds/incentives from the developed countries to adopt batter technologies to reduce green house gas emissions?
A) Carbon Footprint
B) Carbon Credit Rating
C) Clean Development Mechanism
D) Emission Reduction Norm

Answer: Clean Development Mechanism
   
1439) Consider the following flexible mechanisms of Kyoto Protocol
1. Through Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), any Annex I country can invest in emission reduction projects in any other Annex I country as an alternative to reduce emissions domestically.
2. Through Joint Implementation (JI), countries can meet their domestic emission reduction targets by buying greenhouse gas reduction units from (projects in) non Annex I countries to the Kyoto Protocol (mostly developing countries)
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both1 and 2
D) Neither1 nor 2

Answer: Neither1 nor 2
   
1440) Consider the following about Green Climate Fund
1. It is intended to provide US $100 billion each year by 2020 to help the mitigation and adaptation activities of the world's poorest countries.
2. It would be overseen by the Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Which of the statements given above is/are true?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) All of these
D) None of these

Answer: Only 1