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Climate Change Mock Test 1

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UPSC General Studies
The term 'Carbon Trading' refers to:
A A system where companies can buy and sell emission allowances to control greenhouse gas emissions
B The trade of carbon-based agricultural products in international markets
C A tax imposed on all carbon-containing products
D The exchange of carbon credits between developing and developed nations without any regulatory framework
UPSC General Studies
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is best described as:
A A military organization that studies climate-related threats to national security
B A scientific body under the UN that assesses climate change research, impacts, and adaptation strategies
C A financial institution that provides loans for climate mitigation projects
D A non-governmental organization that campaigns for climate action globally
UPSC General Studies
The Paris Agreement (2015) on climate change primarily aims to:
A Completely eliminate all carbon emissions globally by 2030
B Limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5°C
C Establish a global carbon tax to be enforced by the United Nations
D Compensate developing nations for climate-related damages through mandatory payments from developed nations
UPSC General Studies
Consider the following climate change phenomena: 1. El Niño causes warmer sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean. 2. La Niña is associated with cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. 3. Both El Niño and La Niña are phases of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 and 3 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1 and 2 only
D 1, 2 and 3
UPSC General Studies
With reference to India's commitments under the Paris Agreement (2015), consider the following statements: 1. India has committed to reducing its emissions intensity of GDP by 33–35% from 2005 levels by 2030. 2. India aims to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030. 3. India has legally binding targets for absolute emission reduction under the Paris Agreement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 and 2 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1 only
D 1, 2 and 3
UPSC General Studies
The 'Paris Agreement' of 2015, under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C and pursue efforts to limit it to:
A 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels
B 2.5°C above pre-industrial levels
C 1.0°C above pre-industrial levels
D 3.0°C above pre-industrial levels
UPSC General Studies
The 'Greenhouse Effect' occurs primarily because:
A The Earth's magnetic field traps heat
B Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap outgoing infrared radiation from the Earth's surface
C Ozone layer absorbs all UV radiation and converts it to heat
D Volcanic eruptions continuously add heat to the atmosphere
UPSC General Studies
With reference to the Paris Agreement of 2015, consider the following statements: 1. The agreement was adopted by all 197 parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). 2. It aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C, preferably to 1.5°C, above pre-industrial levels. 3. Developed countries are required to provide $100 billion annually by 2020 to help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 and 2 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

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