MCQ for environment-and-ecology-2-7th-november-2022

‘’These processes can either amplify or diminish the effects of climate forcings like Solar Irradiance and Greenhouse Gas emissions. These can be categorised into two types, positive or negative. Such processes include clouds formation, precipitation and ice-albedo.’’ This is the most likely description of

Consider the following statements with reference to the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of the gases:

1. It is a measure of how much energy the emission of 1 ton of a gas will absorb over a given period of time relative to 1 ton of carbon dioxide.

2. GWP of methane is the highest among all the greenhouse gases.

3. Gases with a higher GWP have a greater potential to absorb infrared radiation.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

‘Arctic Amplification’ sometimes seen in news is a phenomenon of

Consider the following statements with reference to Atmospheric Brown Clouds (ABCs):

1. It includes a mixture of anthropogenic sulfate, black carbon, dust, and fly ash particles.

2. It is formed at higher altitudes in the atmosphere and do not exist in the layers near the earth’s surface.

3. The first observation of this phenomenon was made as part of the Indian Ocean Experiment (INDOEX).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

With reference to the ground-level ozone, consider the following statements:

1. It is created by chemical reactions between oxides of nitrogen and volatile organic compounds (VOC).

2. It reaches the highest concentration levels during winters and in cold weather.

3. The Montreal Protocol provides for a global treaty to protect human health from ground-level ozone.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is a flagship programme of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE).

2. It seeks to reduce the specific energy consumption in all industries in India.

3. Energy saving certificates can be traded in the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements:

1. Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) is the only global convention specialising in the conservation of migratory species.

2. TRAFFIC is an organisation established by the United Nations Environment Programme.

3. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) is legally binding on its parties.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), consider the following statements:

1. Each Party signatory to the Paris Agreement of 2015 is required to update their NDCs every year.

2. NDCs submitted by India include the target of 60 percent of its electricity generation capacity from non-fossil fuels by 2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Which of the following is one of the primary objectives of the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)?