Environmental Studies ยท General Awareness

International Environmental Treaties

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International environmental treaties are critical agreements governing global sustainability, waste management, and climate change protocols. These topics are essential components of the general awareness syllabus for UPSC, banking, and SSC exams. Practice these questions to master global conventions.

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International Environmental Treaties Questions

Multiple choice

Which international agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% below 1990 levels by 2020?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Copenhagen Accord
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Explanation

The Kyoto Protocol, adopted in 1997, set binding emission reduction targets for industrialized countries for the period 2008-2012.

Multiple choice

Which protocol focuses on the protection of the ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Copenhagen Accord
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Explanation

The Montreal Protocol, adopted in 1987, aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances.

Multiple choice

Which international agreement aims to promote sustainable development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through technology transfer and financial assistance to developing countries?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Copenhagen Accord
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Explanation

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to promote sustainable development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through technology transfer and financial assistance to developing countries.

Multiple choice

Which international agreement focuses on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. REDD+ Agreement
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Explanation

The REDD+ Agreement, also known as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) REDD+ Programme, aims to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.

Multiple choice

Which international agreement aims to promote cooperation on climate change research and systematic observation?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Agreement
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Explanation

The Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Agreement aims to promote cooperation on climate change research and systematic observation.

Multiple choice

Which international agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Agreement
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Explanation

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation.

Multiple choice

Which international agreement focuses on reducing emissions of short-lived climate pollutants, such as black carbon and methane?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) Agreement
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Explanation

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) Agreement focuses on reducing emissions of short-lived climate pollutants, such as black carbon and methane.

Multiple choice

Which international agreement aims to promote cooperation on climate change science and technology?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Agreement
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Explanation

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Agreement aims to promote cooperation on climate change science and technology.

Multiple choice

Which international agreement aims to prevent pollution of the marine environment by ships?

  1. MARPOL

  2. UNFCCC

  3. Kyoto Protocol

  4. Montreal Protocol
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Explanation

MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) is an international agreement that aims to prevent pollution of the marine environment by ships.

Multiple choice

What is the goal of the Paris Agreement?

  1. To limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius

  2. To increase the use of renewable energy sources

  3. To promote energy efficiency

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Paris Agreement is an international agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) dealing with greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, adaptation, and finance starting in the year 2020.

Multiple choice

Which international agreement provides a framework for addressing soil contamination on a global scale?

  1. Stockholm Convention

  2. Basel Convention

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Kyoto Protocol
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal provides a framework for the international management of hazardous wastes, including soil contaminated with hazardous substances.

Multiple choice

What is the primary international agreement aimed at mitigating climate change?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Copenhagen Accord
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Explanation

The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. It aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

Multiple choice

Which international agreement aims to address climate change and promote the transition to renewable energy sources?

  1. Paris Agreement

  2. Kyoto Protocol

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Copenhagen Accord
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Explanation

The Paris Agreement is an international agreement that aims to address climate change and promote the transition to renewable energy sources.

Multiple choice

Which annex of the MARPOL Convention specifically addresses plastic pollution?

  1. Annex I

  2. Annex II

  3. Annex III

  4. Annex V
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Explanation

Annex V of the MARPOL Convention is dedicated to the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships, including plastic waste.

Multiple choice

Which international agreement aims to ensure the safe transfer, handling, and use of living modified organisms (LMOs)?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Montreal Protocol

  3. Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

  4. Paris Agreement
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Explanation

The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety is an international agreement that aims to ensure the safe transfer, handling, and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology.