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Climate Change and India's International Commitments

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of Climate Change and India's International Commitments. It covers various aspects of India's role in addressing climate change, including its commitments under the Paris Agreement, its domestic policies and actions, and its international cooperation efforts.
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What is India's target for reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP under the Paris Agreement?

  1. 20%

  2. 25%

  3. 30%

  4. 35%


Correct Option:
Explanation:

India has committed to reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% below 2005 levels by 2030.

Which of the following is NOT a key component of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change?

  1. National Solar Mission

  2. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency

  3. National Mission for Sustainable Habitat

  4. National Mission for Green India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Mission for Green India is not a component of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change.

What is the target for India's installed renewable energy capacity by 2030?

  1. 100 GW

  2. 175 GW

  3. 225 GW

  4. 300 GW


Correct Option:
Explanation:

India has set a target of achieving 450 GW of installed renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts to address climate change?

  1. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

  2. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

  3. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

  4. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the international organization responsible for coordinating global efforts to address climate change.

What is the name of India's domestic carbon trading scheme?

  1. National Carbon Trading Scheme

  2. Carbon Emissions Trading Scheme

  3. India Carbon Trading Scheme

  4. Bharat Carbon Trading Scheme


Correct Option:
Explanation:

India does not currently have a domestic carbon trading scheme.

Which country is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. India

  4. Russia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world, followed by the United States, India, and Russia.

What is the name of the international agreement that aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius?

  1. Paris Agreement

  2. Kyoto Protocol

  3. Copenhagen Accord

  4. Cancun Agreements


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement is the international agreement that aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

  1. Carbon dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrous oxide (N2O)

  4. Oxygen (O2)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oxygen (O2) is not a greenhouse gas, while carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) are all greenhouse gases.

What is the name of India's international climate change cooperation initiative?

  1. International Solar Alliance

  2. Climate Smart Agriculture Alliance

  3. Global Green Growth Institute

  4. Climate and Clean Air Coalition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Solar Alliance is India's international climate change cooperation initiative, which aims to promote the use of solar energy.

Which of the following is NOT a key sector for climate change mitigation in India?

  1. Energy

  2. Agriculture

  3. Forestry

  4. Transportation


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the options are key sectors for climate change mitigation in India.

What is the name of India's national mission to promote energy efficiency?

  1. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency

  2. National Mission on Energy Efficiency

  3. National Energy Efficiency Mission

  4. National Mission for Energy Conservation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency is India's national mission to promote energy efficiency.

Which of the following is NOT a key component of India's National Adaptation Plan on Climate Change?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Water Resources

  3. Forestry

  4. Health


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the options are key components of India's National Adaptation Plan on Climate Change.

What is the name of India's national mission to promote sustainable habitat?

  1. National Mission for Sustainable Habitat

  2. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat

  3. National Sustainable Habitat Mission

  4. National Mission for Green Habitat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Mission for Sustainable Habitat is India's national mission to promote sustainable habitat.

Which of the following is NOT a key challenge for India in addressing climate change?

  1. Lack of financial resources

  2. Lack of technical expertise

  3. Lack of political will

  4. Lack of public awareness


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the options are key challenges for India in addressing climate change.

What is the name of India's national mission to promote afforestation and reforestation?

  1. National Mission for Green India

  2. National Mission on Green India

  3. National Green India Mission

  4. National Mission for Afforestation and Reforestation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Mission for Green India is India's national mission to promote afforestation and reforestation.

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