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This section includes 34 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UGC-NET knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Kyoto Protocol was signed by member countries at Kyoto (Japan) in : |
| A. | 1995 |
| B. | 1997 |
| C. | 1999 |
| D. | 2003 |
| Answer» C. 1999 | |
| 2. |
According to the working rules, all international agreements and treaties (except those specifically specified) are required to ___________ before signing and ratification. |
| A. | Approval from Cabinet Secretary |
| B. | Cabinet approval |
| C. | Presidential approval |
| D. | Chief Justice of India approval |
| Answer» C. Presidential approval | |
| 3. |
Consider the following statements:1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body.3. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime MinisterWhich of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 only | |
| 4. |
India became the 71st country to ratify which of the following Conventions? |
| A. | United Nations TIR (Transport Internationaux Routiers) |
| B. | Ramsar |
| C. | The British House of Commons |
| D. | Newfoundland National Committee |
| Answer» B. Ramsar | |
| 5. |
“Montreal Protocol” is related to |
| A. | White tiger |
| B. | Chloroflurocarbon |
| C. | Water Pollution |
| D. | Agriculture |
| Answer» C. Water Pollution | |
| 6. |
‘Kyoto protocol’ is related to |
| A. | Ozone depletion |
| B. | Hazardous waste |
| C. | Climate change |
| D. | Nuclear energy |
| Answer» D. Nuclear energy | |
| 7. |
If a wetland of international importance is brought under the 'Montreux Record', what does it imply? |
| A. | Changes in ecological character have occured, are occuring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference |
| B. | The country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five kilometers from the edge of the wetland |
| C. | The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of certain communities living in its vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity therein should not be destroyed |
| D. | It is given the status of 'World Heritage Site' |
| Answer» B. The country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five kilometers from the edge of the wetland | |
| 8. |
Formulation of long term - low emission development strategies by each country was suggested under |
| A. | Paris Agreement |
| B. | Montreal Protocol |
| C. | International solar alliance |
| D. | Kyoto Protocol |
| Answer» B. Montreal Protocol | |
| 9. |
According to the International Commission on Education for the Twenty-first Century headed by Jacques Delors, which of the following main tensions will be witnessed during the 21st century ?A. The tension between the global and the localB. The tension between tradition and modernityC. The tension between the spiritual and the materialD. The tension between the poor and the richE. The tension between the developed and the developing societiesChoose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | A, B and C only |
| B. | B, C and D only |
| C. | C, D and E only |
| D. | A, D and E only |
| Answer» B. B, C and D only | |
| 10. |
Earth day is observed on ________. |
| A. | April 13 |
| B. | April 21 |
| C. | April 22 |
| D. | April 30 |
| Answer» D. April 30 | |
| 11. |
Given below are two statements: One is labeled as Assertion A) and the other is labeled as Reason R):Assertion A: Long-term low emission development strategies by each country are crucial to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement.Reason R: Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) declared by each country are not sufficient to keep the rise in global temperature up to 2°C above the pre-industrial level.In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: |
| A. | Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is correct but R is not correct |
| D. | A is not correct but R is correct |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A | |
| 12. |
Kyoto protocol aims at : |
| A. | containing emissions of green-house gases |
| B. | stabilizing ozone cover |
| C. | reducing water pollution |
| D. | arresting desertification |
| Answer» B. stabilizing ozone cover | |
| 13. |
At which of the following placed is the secretariat of the International Solar Alliance (I.S.A.) located at present ? |
| A. | Paris |
| B. | New Delhi |
| C. | Gurugram |
| D. | New York |
| Answer» D. New York | |
| 14. |
One of the main outcomes of the Rio + 20 conference was to develop a set of: |
| A. | Sustainable Development Goals |
| B. | Millennium Development Goals |
| C. | National Development Strategy |
| D. | National Land Restoration Strategy |
| Answer» B. Millennium Development Goals | |
| 15. |
Project Tiger was launched in the year |
| A. | 1983 |
| B. | 1993 |
| C. | 1973 |
| D. | 2000 |
| Answer» D. 2000 | |
| 16. |
A major initiative undertaken for water conservation namely “Jalayukta Shivar” in : |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Orissa |
| C. | Bengal |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» B. Orissa | |
| 17. |
Montreal Protocol was signed in order to address which of the following environmental issues? |
| A. | Tropospheric ozone pollution |
| B. | Depletion of ozone in the stratosphere |
| C. | Global warming |
| D. | Acid rain |
| Answer» C. Global warming | |
| 18. |
Environmental information system was set up in India by the Ministry of Environment and Forest in the year |
| A. | 1972 |
| B. | 1982 |
| C. | 1986 |
| D. | 1996 |
| Answer» C. 1986 | |
| 19. |
‘Kyoto Protocol’ is related to which one of the following areas ? |
| A. | Environment |
| B. | Human Rights |
| C. | Disarmament |
| D. | International Trade |
| Answer» B. Human Rights | |
| 20. |
Consider the following international agreements:1. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture2. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification3. The World Heritage ConventionWhich of the above has/have a bearing on the biodiversity? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
In which states is Western Ghat is spread and known for its rich biodiversity ? |
| A. | Maharashtra–Rajasthan |
| B. | Gujarat–Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Karnataka–Telangana |
| D. | Maharashtra–Karnataka–Kerala |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
India is hosting 'Two Plus Two' conversation with which country in September 2018? |
| A. | USA |
| B. | UK |
| C. | France |
| D. | Germany |
| Answer» B. UK | |
| 23. |
As per provisions of Paris Agreement, the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) are to be reviewed every |
| A. | 15 years |
| B. | 10 years |
| C. | 5 years |
| D. | 3 years |
| Answer» D. 3 years | |
| 24. |
Consider the following statements:1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015.2. The Alliance includes all the member countries of the United Nations.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 25. |
Match List I with List IIList IList IIEnvironmentalProtocol/Agreement/Action PlanProvisionsA. Montreal ProtocolI. Integrated water resource managementB. Paris AgreementII. Emissions tradingC. Climate Action PlanIII. Phasing out ozone-depleting substancesD. Kyoto ProtocolIV. Intended NationallyDetermined contributionsChoose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | A - III, B - II, C - I, D - IV |
| B. | A - II, B - III, C - I, D - IV |
| C. | A - II, B - IV, C - III, D - I |
| D. | A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
Consider the following statements:1. The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) has a 'Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air.2. The UNCAC is the ever-first legally binding global anti-corruption instrument.3. A highlight of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) is the inclusion of a specific chapter aimed at returning assets to their rightful owners from whom they had been taken illicitly.4. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is mandated by its member states to assist in the implementation of both UNCAC AND UNTOC.Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 2 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 27. |
How many National Missions of the Indian Government are there to address the problem of climate change? |
| A. | 6 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 17 |
| Answer» C. 12 | |
| 28. |
In June 2012, according to the Rio +20 declaration, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were decided. Which of the following features was/were not decided?a. Poverty eradication, fight against unequality, gender equality.b. Health and educational reforms, ocean and forest protection.c. World partnership for sustainable development and effective structure for follow-up and review.d. Ban on terrorist organisations and attacks on other countries. |
| A. | Only c and d |
| B. | Only a, b and c |
| C. | Only d |
| D. | Only a |
| Answer» D. Only a | |
| 29. |
International Solar Alliance was established to develop co-operation in developing solar energy was proposed by : |
| A. | Indian Prime Minister |
| B. | French President |
| C. | African Union |
| D. | European Union |
| Answer» B. French President | |
| 30. |
'Maitree Express' railway service is related with |
| A. | India - Pakistan |
| B. | India - Bangladesh |
| C. | India - Nepal |
| D. | India - Bhutan |
| Answer» C. India - Nepal | |
| 31. |
For encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. UNEP focused on World Environment Day (2019) on which of the following themes? |
| A. | Conserve energy |
| B. | Tackle climate change |
| C. | Beat air pollution |
| D. | Save water |
| Answer» D. Save water | |
| 32. |
Identify from the options given below, the co-benefit of Montreal Protocol: |
| A. | Impetus to development of energy-efficient systems |
| B. | Reduction in carbon dioxide (equivalent) emissions |
| C. | Convergence of efforts of the international community in addressing air pollution |
| D. | Control of the transboundary movement of hazardous waste |
| Answer» C. Convergence of efforts of the international community in addressing air pollution | |
| 33. |
Montreal protocol aims at: |
| A. | Reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases |
| B. | Phasing out ozone-depleting substances |
| C. | Prohibiting transboundary movement of hazardous waste |
| D. | Enhancing cooperation among UN member states for peaceful uses of nuclear energy |
| Answer» C. Prohibiting transboundary movement of hazardous waste | |
| 34. |
‘Biological Hot Spot’ refers to |
| A. | Important spot from Biological point of view |
| B. | Spot where environment has reached dangerous level |
| C. | Place where temperature is very high |
| D. | Place where biodiversity is very safe |
| Answer» C. Place where temperature is very high | |