Climate Change Quiz

What is the projected rise in global temperature by the year 2100?

• 0.5°C – 1°C

• 1.5°C – 2°C

• 2°C – 3.5°C

• 4°C – 5.5°C

Which international agreement was signed in 2015 to combat climate change?

• Kyoto Protocol

• Montreal Protocol

• Paris Agreement

• UNFCCC

What is the primary cause of anthropogenic climate change?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Ocean currents

• Human-induced greenhouse gas emissions

• Solar flares

What is the main goal of the Paris Climate Accord?

• Increase fossil fuel use

• Limit global warming to below 2°C

• Remove all carbon from the atmosphere

• Ban international travel

When did India ratify the UNFCCC?

• 1992

• 1993

• 1997

• 2002

Which body is India’s nodal agency for climate change?

• Ministry of Power

• Ministry of Science and Technology

• Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

• Central Pollution Control Board

What is the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)?

• Waste disposal policy

• Financial aid to developed countries

• Allows industrialized nations to invest in emission-reducing projects in developing countries

• Bans fossil fuels

What is India’s target for reducing emissions intensity of its GDP by 2030 (compared to 2005)?

• 25%

• 30%

• 45%

• 60%

Which movement was launched by India to promote sustainable living?

• Save the Trees

• Go Green

• Lifestyle for Environment (LIFE)

• Climate Warriors

By what year does India aim to reach net-zero emissions?

• 2040

• 2050

• 2060

• 2070