Static Quiz 21 November 2023
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Static Quiz 21 November 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT)
1. The Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme is a programme launched by the Bureau of
Energy Efficiency (BEE).
2. Each Energy Saving Certificates or ESCerts is equal to 1 metric tonne of oil (MTOe).
3. It was launched to reduce energy consumption and promote enhanced energy efficiency
among specific energy intensive industries in the country.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : D
IncorrectCorrect Answer : D
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF)
1. It was launched at UN Climate Change Conference COP 25.
2. The objective of the IPSF is to scale up the mobilization of private capital towards
environmentally sustainable investments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : B
On 18 October 2019, on the margins of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)/World
Bank annual meetings in Washington DC, the European Union launched together
with relevant authorities of Argentina, Canada, Chile, China, India, Kenya and
Morocco the International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF). Hence, statement
1 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : B
On 18 October 2019, on the margins of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)/World
Bank annual meetings in Washington DC, the European Union launched together
with relevant authorities of Argentina, Canada, Chile, China, India, Kenya and
Morocco the International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF). Hence, statement
1 is incorrect. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)
1. The CTCN promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low
carbon and climate resilient development.
2. The World Bank hosts the CTCN in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial
Development Organization (UNIDO)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : A
The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) hosts the CTCN in
collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
and the support of a consortium of partners that are engaged in some 1,500 activities
related to climate technologies in over 150 countries. Hence, statement 2 is
incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : A
The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) hosts the CTCN in
collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
and the support of a consortium of partners that are engaged in some 1,500 activities
related to climate technologies in over 150 countries. Hence, statement 2 is
incorrect. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following category has highest Net change in carbon stock in India?
CorrectCorrect Answer : A
IncorrectCorrect Answer : A
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding crop residues
1. About 50 per cent of all crop residue burnt in the country are residues of wheat crop.
2. Open burning of crop residues has increases soil organic carbon and soil fertility.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer : D
Answer Justification :
Open burning of crop residues in the agricultural fields has become an environmental concern
in India, particularly during paddy harvesting season. Varieties of surplus crop residues
are burnt especially in northern States of Punjab, Haryana, UP, and Rajasthan
depending on the agro-climatic region; however, about 50 per cent of all crop residue
burnt in the country are residues of rice crop (TIFAC, 2018). Hence, statement 1 is
incorrect.Emission pollutants released due to burning depends on the type of crop residue e.g. PM2.5
emission (g/Kg) from the burning of different crop residues followed this order; Sugarcane
(12.0), Maize (11.2), Cotton (9.8), Rice (9.3), wheat (8.5) (TERI, 2019). There are studies
which have reported that open burning of crop residues has ill effects on soil organic
carbon and soil fertility (Hesammi et al. 2014). Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.IncorrectCorrect Answer : D
Answer Justification :
Open burning of crop residues in the agricultural fields has become an environmental concern
in India, particularly during paddy harvesting season. Varieties of surplus crop residues
are burnt especially in northern States of Punjab, Haryana, UP, and Rajasthan
depending on the agro-climatic region; however, about 50 per cent of all crop residue
burnt in the country are residues of rice crop (TIFAC, 2018). Hence, statement 1 is
incorrect.Emission pollutants released due to burning depends on the type of crop residue e.g. PM2.5
emission (g/Kg) from the burning of different crop residues followed this order; Sugarcane
(12.0), Maize (11.2), Cotton (9.8), Rice (9.3), wheat (8.5) (TERI, 2019). There are studies
which have reported that open burning of crop residues has ill effects on soil organic
carbon and soil fertility (Hesammi et al. 2014). Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
