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Q. Consider the following statements regarding India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS): 1. It is India's first-ever initiative in carbon compliance markets. 2. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency oversees its implementation. 3. The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022 provides India with a legislative framework to establish a carbon credit trading scheme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 1, 2, and 3

Q. Which of the following bodies is/are constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972? 1. National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) 2. Central Zoo Authority (CZA) 3. National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) 4. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) 5. National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

• 2, 3, and 5 only

• 1, 2, and 4 only

• 1, 3, 4, and 5 only

Q. Which one of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Ramsar Convention and its implementation?

• India became a signatory to the Ramsar Convention in 1982

• India now has more than 100 Ramsar sites.

• Bolivia has the largest area under Ramsar protection.

• The United Kingdom has the highest number of Ramsar sites.

Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS): 1. It provides a global platform for the conservation and sustainable use of migratory animals and their habitats. 2. It is the only global convention specializing in the conservation of migratory species. 3. All the agreements under the convention are non-binding in nature. How many statements given above is/are correct?

• Only one

• Only two

• All three

• None

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. It was established by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the UNEP. 2. It conducts primary research and provides comprehensive scientific information on anthropogenic climate change. 3. IPCC's Assessment Reports, are the most comprehensive evaluations of the state of the earth’s climate. How many of the above statements about Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) are correct ?

• Only one

• Only two

• All Three

• None

Q.With respect to the 'National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)', consider the following statements: 1. It was established in 1952 as an advisory body. 2. The Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change is the Chairman of this body. 3. No Alternation of boundaries in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries can be done without the approval of the NBWL. How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• Only one

• Only two

• All three

• None

Q. With reference to the Carrying capacity of the Environment, consider the following statements: 1. Sustainable Development supports the idea of the carrying capacity of the environment. 2. Carrying capacity is impacted by the availability of decomposers. 3. Natural disasters and humans can alter the carrying capacity of the environment. How many of the statements given above are correct?

• Only one

• Only two

• All three

• None

Q. Consider the following pairs : 1. Basel Convention - Biodiversity Conservation 2. Montreal Protocol - Global Warming 3. Kyoto Protocol - Climate change 4. Ramsar Convention - Groundwater Pollution How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

• Only one pair

• Only two pairs

• Only three pairs

• All four pairs

Q.Global Environment Facility serves as a financial mechanism for which of the following Conventions? 1. UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) 2. Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) 3. Minamata Convention on Mercury Select the correct answer using the code given below

• 1 only

• 1 and 2 only

• 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

Q. With reference to India's Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), consider the following quantitative goals: 1. Generating 50% share of non-fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. 2. Creating a carbon sink of 2.5-3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent through afforestation. 3. 45% reduction in the emissions intensity of the Gross Domestic Product by 2030. Which of the above has been pledged by India as its goal under the INDCs?

• 1 and 2 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3