GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 149

GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 149

1481) Which among the following are the flexibility mechanisms that can be used by Annex I parties under Kyoto Protocol?
1. Joint Implementation
2. Clean Development Mechanism
3. International Emissions Trading
4. Green Climate Fund
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A) 1,3 and 4
B) 1,2 and 3
C) 2,3 and 4
D) 1,2 and 4

Answer: 1,2 and 3
   
1482) Chlorofluorocarbons, known as ozone depleting substances are used
1. in the production of plastic forms.
2. in the production of tubeless tires.
3. in cleaning certain electronic components.
4. as pressurising agents in aerosol cans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) Only 4
C) 1, 3 and 4
D) All of these

Answer: 1, 3 and 4
   
1483) The formation of ozone hole in the Antarctic region has been a cause of concern.
What could be the reason for the formation of this hole?
A) Presence of prominent tropospheric turbulence and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons
B) presence of prominent polar front and stratospheric clouds and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons
C) Absence of polar front and stratospheric clouds and inflow of methane and chlorofluorocarbons
D) Increased temperature at polar region due to global warming

Answer: presence of prominent polar front and stratospheric clouds and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons
   
1484) Consider the following statements about the depletion of ozone layer
1. The ozone oxygen cycle is the process by which ozone is continually regenerated in the Earth's stratosphere, all the while converting Ultra Violet (UV) radiation into heart.
2. Each Cl or Br atom produced from the emissions of chlorofluorocarbons and halons can catalyse around 10 decomposition reactions of ozone before it is removed from the stratosphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither1 nor 2

Answer: Only 1
   
1485) Which one of the following is the cause of long term sea level change?
A) Atmospheric disturbance
B) Change in marine water density
C) Melting of icebergs
D) Melting of ice sheets

Answer: Change in marine water density 
 
1486) Purpose of NGT is effective disposal of cases relating to
1. environmental protection
2. conservation of forests and natural resources
3. agricultural land
4. industrial dispute
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A) 1 and 2
B) 1,2 and 3
C) 3 and 4
D) All of these

Answer: 1 and 2
   
1487) NGT that has been issuing multiple directives, is a
1. quasi judicial body
2. bounded by civil procedure code of 1908
3. works on principle of natural justice
4. acts as 'fast track court'
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A) 1 and 2
B) 1,2 and 4
C) 1,3 and 4
D) All of these

Answer: 1,3 and 4
   
1488) Consider the following statements about lPCC, an international organisation
1. It was established in 1988.
2. WMO and UNEP are its founding organisations.
3. It is concerned with industrial growth.
4. it provides loan to developing countries for environmental purpose.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A) 1 and 3
B) 1, 2 and 4
C) 1 and 2
D) None of these

Answer: 1 and 2
   
1489) IPCC has until now (2015) given
A) 3 reports
B) 4 reports
C) 2 reports
D) 5 reports

Answer: 5 reports
   
1490) IPCC projects multiple outcome. Some of which are mentioned below. Find the correct ones.
1. Warming until 2020 and then gradual cooling of world.
2. Future emission will continue if GHGs emission are not stopped.
3. Estimated 2900 gigatons of 2 as budget of emission until 2100.
4. Climate change will continue even if emissions are stopped today.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A) 1 and 4
B) 2 and 4
C) 2,3 and 4
D) All of these

Answer: 2,3 and 4