Read Instructions for the test.

1. Negative marks are -0.33 per wrong answer
2. Right answer is 1 mark
3. No time limit but finish in 30 mins
4. Solution can be found at below chapters:

Test series is based on following chapters.

1. Environment Chapter 10 : CLIMATE CHANGE ORGANIZATIONS
2. Environment Chapter 11 : INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS

Q1: This multilateral instrument on climate change was adopted at the 1992 Earth summit in Brazil also known as

UNFCCC

UNEP

UNCED

Kyoto protocol

Q2: UNCED had the following frameworks

UNFCCC

kyoto protocol

aichi protocol

nagoya protocol

Q3: Which is true?

Due to inadequacies in the convention the Kyoto Protocol was framed that binds nations with targets and thus commits them to climate change

It was adopted in 1997 but came into effect in 2005.

both

none

Q4: Which is true regarding kyoto protocol?

Its central principle was "Common but differentiated responsibilities".

Overall target was to have5% emission reduction compared to 1990 over a five year period from 2008-2012.

both

none

Q5: Kyoto Protocol market mechanisms were

Clean Development Mechanism

Joint Implementation

Emission Trading.

all

Q6:Joint Implementation of the kyoto protocol involves

This allows a country under Annex - B i.e. developed country to launch an emission reduction project in another developed country

The host country shall benefit from technology transfer and foreign investments and the country shall be able to meet its Kyoto commitment.

both

none

Q7: Clean Development Mechanism involves

The developed country with a binding target shall implement an emission reduction project in a developing country

The Certified emission reduction units earned through these shall be counted in its target achievement.

Each CER shall be equivalent to 1 ton of CO2 emission.

all

Q8: Carbon Trading involves

Carbon trading occurred in two types i.e. emission trading and offset trading.

The emission trading or "Cap and trade" mechanism allows a country to get credits for meeting its emission targets and exceeding them

The offset trading allows carbon saving projects to earn credits by using emission saving technology.

all

Q9: Green Climate Fund has following features

The fund was to act as a financial mechanism of the UNFCCC.

The GCF would finance programs and projects in developing countries related to adaptation and mitigation of climate change.

both

none

Q10: REDD involves

protect and save the forests

help in climate change

both

none

Q11: REDD+ involves

forest conservation

incentivizes sustainable management of forests and increasing forest stocks.

both

none

Q12: The local community that participates in achieving forest conservation can benefit by obtaining more forest resources and also monetary benefits from funds received under

Green climate fund scheme

global environment facility

REDD

REDD+

Q13: Global environment facility has following features

Global environment facility was created by World Bank in 1991 with support of UNDP and UNEP

funding of environment related projects as per the mandate of UNFCCC

The fund focuses on climate change mitigation projects.

all

Q14: Inter Government Panel on Climate Change has following features

It was formed in 1988 by a UNGA resolution on a proposal made by WMO and UNEP

current headquarters in WMO, Geneva

The IPCC provides governments with scientific information on climate change

all

Q15: Environment Pollution Control Authority is created under which Act

Environment protection act

forest rights act

wildlife protection act

PESA

Q16: Name of the organization that names cyclones

WMO

UNEP

IPCC

none

Q17: Animal Welfare Board of India is created under

Environment protection act

wildlife protection act

Prevention of cruelty to animals act

Forest rights act

Q18: Animal Welfare Board of India has following features are

It was setup in 1962 to advice on animal welfare laws and policy making

board is a statutory advisory body

Board has 28 members with a three year term but can be renewed.

all

Q19: Functions and Powers of Animal Welfare Board of India

To advice central government on an amendments needed in the Prevention of cruelty to animals act

Advice center and state on rules to be made for animal welfare.

Establish centers or provide grants to centers for rescue homes and animal shelters

all

Q20: Central Zoo Authority is setup under

Prevention of cruelty to animals act

Wildlife protection act

Environment protection act

National green tribunal act

Q21:Central Zoo Authority functions are

to regulate and form standards for establishment and recognition of zoos

Assign endangered species to zoos for nurturing.

To undertake other actions with regards to zoos as may be necessary under the act.

all

Q22: National Biodiversity Authority is created under which act

biodiversity act

wildlife protection act

environment protection act

none

Q23: Genetic Engineering Advisory Committee has following functions

It works under the Dept of Biotechnology, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate change.

It approves field trials for genetically modified crops.

It can revoke, prohibit and take punitive action for non compliance.

all

Q24: Functions of the National Board of Wildlife are

Carry out Environment impact assessment for projects.

Making recommendations on the setting up of and management of national parks, sanctuaries and other protected areas.

Decide on restriction of activities in those protected areas;

all

Q25:Wildlife Crime Control Bureau has following functions

Collect, collate and disseminate intelligence and help form wildlife data bank.

Coordinate enforcement activities of various agencies for implementing this act.

Implementation of obligations under various international conventions and protocols

all

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