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Let us check one such question asked in 2011
Regarding “carbon credits”, which one of the following statements is not correct? (a) The carbon credit system was ratified in conjunction with the Kyoto Protocol (b) Carbon credits are awarded to countries or groups that have reduced greenhouse gases below their emission quota (c) The goal of the carbon credit system is to limit the increase of carbon dioxide emission (d) Carbon credits are- traded at a price fixed from time to time by the United Nations Environment Programme Solution (b) |
Note: Now let us follow questions from recent current affairs and see whether we can form questions on such themes. These terms were in news for sometime
Consider the following with respect to ‘EDGE’ species. 1. These species have few close relatives and are often extremely distinct in the way they look, live and behave. 2. These unique species are also on the verge of extinction, and if they disappear there will be nothing like them left on the planet. Select the incorrect option (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both (d) None Answer: None |
Let us check some questions based on current events.
Consider the statements with reference to ‘Blue Carbon’ (a) It is carbon stored in coastal, terrestrial and marine ecosystem (b) The Blue Carbon Initiative currently focuses on carbon in coastal and terrestrial ecosystems – mangroves, tidal marshes, sea grasses and forests (c) The rates of blue carbon sequestration and storage capacities in ecosystems are comparable to (and often higher than) those in carbon-rich terrestrial ecosystems such as tropical rainforests and peatlands. Correct code/s (a) Only 1 (b) Only 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1,2 and 3 Answer: b |
Note: Be attentive to read about any controversial issue. For example, all of you must be aware about ‘Mid Day Meal’ Mishap. Now see the question that can be part of environment
Consider the statements with respect to ‘Monocrotophos’ believed to be a cause of mid day meal mishap. (a) It is non biodegradable pesticide (b) It has high environmental persistence and make the soil toxic (c) It leads to bioaccumulationCorrect code/s (a) Only 1 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1,2 and 3 (d) None Answer: None |
Monocrotophos is principally used in agriculture, as a relatively cheap pesticide. However, it is also used frequently used as a tool to commit suicide. It is acutely toxic to birds and humans. Being also a persistent organic pollutant, it has been banned in the U.S. and many other countries.
Previous year Questions, 2011-2014