Static Quiz 12 October 2023
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Static Quiz 12 October 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following are Climate forcing’s?
1. Excess greenhouse gases
2. Volcanic eruptions
3. Atmospheric aerosols
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : D
IncorrectCorrect Answer : D
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following has the highest Global warming potential?
CorrectCorrect Answer : B
IncorrectCorrect Answer : B
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Ocean acidification
1. Ocean acidification is the lowering of ocean pH driven by the uptake of carbon compounds by
the ocean from the atmosphere.
2. The ocean currently has a pH around 6.0 and is ‘acidic’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : A
The ocean currently has a pH around 8.0 and is therefore ‘basic’ and it is nearly impossible,
chemically, for all of it to actually become a pH less than 7.0.IncorrectCorrect Answer : A
The ocean currently has a pH around 8.0 and is therefore ‘basic’ and it is nearly impossible,
chemically, for all of it to actually become a pH less than 7.0. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following greenhouse gases (GHG) are covered under Kyoto Protocol?
1. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
2. Methane (CH4)
3. Nitrous oxide (N2O)
4. Nitrogen trifluoride (NF3)
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectCorrect Answer : D
IncorrectCorrect Answer : D
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5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Kyoto Protocol
1. In its Annex B, the Kyoto Protocol sets binding emission reduction targets for 37 industrialized
countries and economies in transition and the European Union.
2. The protocol placed emission limitations on both Annex I and Non-Annex I countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : A
The protocol separated countries into two groups: Annex I contained developed
nations, and Non-Annex I referred to developing countries. The protocol placed
emission limitations on Annex I countries only. Non-Annex I nations participated by
investing in projects designed to lower emissions in their countries. Hence, statement
2 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : A
The protocol separated countries into two groups: Annex I contained developed
nations, and Non-Annex I referred to developing countries. The protocol placed
emission limitations on Annex I countries only. Non-Annex I nations participated by
investing in projects designed to lower emissions in their countries. Hence, statement
2 is incorrect.
