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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020: IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - ENVIRONMENT [Day 75]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)?
- The Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) are responsible for advising the State Governments for promoting conservation, sustainable use and documentation of biological diversity.
- Chairperson of the NBA shall be appointed by the President.
- The salaries and allowances payable to the members of NBA shall be defrayed out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution (a)
The State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) are responsible for advising the State Governments for promoting conservation, sustainable use and documentation of biological diversity.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
Chairperson of the NBA shall be appointed by the Central Government.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect
The salaries and allowances payable to the members of NBA shall be defrayed out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Solution (a)
The State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) are responsible for advising the State Governments for promoting conservation, sustainable use and documentation of biological diversity.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
Chairperson of the NBA shall be appointed by the Central Government.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect
The salaries and allowances payable to the members of NBA shall be defrayed out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
With respect to The Paris Agreement, consider the following statements:
- The Paris Agreement is the first truly global commitment to fight the climate crisis.
- The main aim is to keep global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
- India is a signatory to the agreement but not ratified it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
The Paris Agreement is the first truly global commitment to fight the climate crisis.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The Paris Agreement’s central aim is to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change by keeping a global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
India has signed and ratified the agreement.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Solution (b)
The Paris Agreement is the first truly global commitment to fight the climate crisis.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The Paris Agreement’s central aim is to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change by keeping a global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
India has signed and ratified the agreement.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Which of the following measures is/are covered under India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?
- Prevent melting of the Himalayan glaciers
- 20% improvement in water use efficiency
- Waste management and recycling
- Quantitative and qualitative improvement in livestock production
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution (b)
National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) comprises eight missions in specific areas of Solar Energy, Energy Efficiency, Water, Agriculture, Himalayan Ecosystem, Sustainable Habitat, Green India and Strategic Knowledge on Climate Change.
Hence option 4 is NOT INCLUDED in NAPCC
National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem: This particular mission sets the goal to prevent melting of the Himalayan glaciers and to protect biodiversity in the Himalayan region.
National Water Mission: The NAPCC sets a goal of a 20% improvement in water use efficiency through pricing and other measures to deal with water scarcity as a result of climate change.
National Mission on Sustainable Habitat: The NAPCC also emphasizes on waste management and recycling.
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Solution (b)
National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) comprises eight missions in specific areas of Solar Energy, Energy Efficiency, Water, Agriculture, Himalayan Ecosystem, Sustainable Habitat, Green India and Strategic Knowledge on Climate Change.
Hence option 4 is NOT INCLUDED in NAPCC
National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem: This particular mission sets the goal to prevent melting of the Himalayan glaciers and to protect biodiversity in the Himalayan region.
National Water Mission: The NAPCC sets a goal of a 20% improvement in water use efficiency through pricing and other measures to deal with water scarcity as a result of climate change.
National Mission on Sustainable Habitat: The NAPCC also emphasizes on waste management and recycling.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Nagoya Protocol:
- The Nagoya Protocol is the supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
- The Nagoya Protocol will create greater legal certainty and transparency only for the users of genetic resources.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization (ABS) to the Convention on Biological Diversity is a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The Nagoya Protocol will create greater legal certainty and transparency for both providers and users of genetic resources by:
- Establishing more predictable conditions for access to genetic resources.
- Helping to ensure benefit-sharing when genetic resources leave the country providing the genetic resources
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect
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Solution (a)
The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization (ABS) to the Convention on Biological Diversity is a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The Nagoya Protocol will create greater legal certainty and transparency for both providers and users of genetic resources by:
- Establishing more predictable conditions for access to genetic resources.
- Helping to ensure benefit-sharing when genetic resources leave the country providing the genetic resources
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change?
- Preventing dangerous human interference with the climate system is the ultimate aim of the UNFCCC.
- Industrialized countries are called Annex I countries and belong to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
- Developing countries (Non-Annex I Parties) have to report regularly on their climate change policies and measures.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution (b)
Preventing dangerous human interference with the climate system is the ultimate aim of the UNFCCC.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
Annex I countries and belong to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Industrialized countries (Annex I) have to report regularly on their climate change policies and measures, including issues governed by the Kyoto Protocol (for countries which have ratified it).
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Solution (b)
Preventing dangerous human interference with the climate system is the ultimate aim of the UNFCCC.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
Annex I countries and belong to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Industrialized countries (Annex I) have to report regularly on their climate change policies and measures, including issues governed by the Kyoto Protocol (for countries which have ratified it).
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Which of the following Indian wetlands of International importance is/are included in the Montreux Record:
- Chilika Lake
- Loktak Late
- Keoladeo National Park
- Wular Lake
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution (c)
Indian wetlands of International importance included in the Montreux Record are
- Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan
- Loktak Lake, Manipur
Chilika Lake was removed from the .register in 2002 in light of the improved conditions of the lake. In fact, Chilika lake is the first Ramsar site in Asia to be removed from the Montreux record.
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Solution (c)
Indian wetlands of International importance included in the Montreux Record are
- Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan
- Loktak Lake, Manipur
Chilika Lake was removed from the .register in 2002 in light of the improved conditions of the lake. In fact, Chilika lake is the first Ramsar site in Asia to be removed from the Montreux record.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Mangroves for the Future (MFF) is a unique partner-led initiative to promote investment in coastal ecosystem conservation for sustainable development. It is developed by
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Solution (a)
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) developed Mangroves for the Future in 2006.
Hence option a is correct.
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Solution (a)
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) developed Mangroves for the Future in 2006.
Hence option a is correct.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Which of the following is/are the man-made Ramsar sites of India?
- Ropar wetland
- Harike reservoir
- Bhoj Wetland
- Ashtamudi
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Solution (c)
Ashtamudi is a natural backwater in Kollam district in Kerala. Rest are manmade reservoirs.
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Solution (c)
Ashtamudi is a natural backwater in Kollam district in Kerala. Rest are manmade reservoirs.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Consider the following:
- Durban Declaration and Program of Action
- Cancum Agreement
- Copenhagen Accord
- Bali Action Plan
Which of the above includes commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
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Solution (c)
Durban Declaration and Programme of Action- The DDPA reasserts the principles of equality and non-discrimination as core human rights, thus transforming victims of discrimination into rights-holders and States into duty bearers.
Bali Action Plan- The Bali Action Plan did not introduce binding commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but included the request for developed countries to contribute to the mitigation of global warming in the context of sustainable development. In addition, the Bali Action Plan envisaged enhanced actions on adaptation, technology development and on the provision financial resources, as well as measures against deforestation.
Cancum Agreement: The agreements, reached on December 11 in Cancun, Mexico, at the 2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference represent key steps forward in capturing plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to help developing nations protect themselves from climate impacts and build their own sustainable futures.
The Copenhagen Agreement is a document that delegates at the 15th session of the Conference of Parties (COP 15) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
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Solution (c)
Durban Declaration and Programme of Action- The DDPA reasserts the principles of equality and non-discrimination as core human rights, thus transforming victims of discrimination into rights-holders and States into duty bearers.
Bali Action Plan- The Bali Action Plan did not introduce binding commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but included the request for developed countries to contribute to the mitigation of global warming in the context of sustainable development. In addition, the Bali Action Plan envisaged enhanced actions on adaptation, technology development and on the provision financial resources, as well as measures against deforestation.
Cancum Agreement: The agreements, reached on December 11 in Cancun, Mexico, at the 2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference represent key steps forward in capturing plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to help developing nations protect themselves from climate impacts and build their own sustainable futures.
The Copenhagen Agreement is a document that delegates at the 15th session of the Conference of Parties (COP 15) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
According to “United Nations Convention on The Law of Seas (UNCLOS)”
- Territorial waters are up to 12 nautical miles.
- Contiguous Zone is up to 200 nautical miles from the shore.
- The coastal nation has sole exploitation rights over all natural resources in Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ).
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
Correct
Solution (a)
Territorial waters are up to 12 nautical miles.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The contiguous zone extends up to 24 nautical miles from the shore. In a contiguous zone coastal nations can exercise their rights in four areas: customs, taxation, immigration and pollution.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect
In Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which extends up to 200 nautical mile, the coastal nations have exclusive right to exploit the resources. International vessels are free to cross these waters without any restriction
Hence Statement 3 is correct
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Territorial waters are up to 12 nautical miles.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The contiguous zone extends up to 24 nautical miles from the shore. In a contiguous zone coastal nations can exercise their rights in four areas: customs, taxation, immigration and pollution.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect
In Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which extends up to 200 nautical mile, the coastal nations have exclusive right to exploit the resources. International vessels are free to cross these waters without any restriction
Hence Statement 3 is correct
