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Global agreement to reduce release of ODS is

  1. Vienna Convention

  2. Rio de Janeiro Conference

  3. Kyoto Protocol

  4. Montreal Protocol.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

ODS- Ozone Depleting Substances are the substances that cause depletion of the ozone layer. Under Montreal Protocol a global agreement was signed in the year 1987 in order to reduce the production of ODS.

So, the correct answer is Montreal protocol.

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Multiple Choice Questions
Montreal protocol was passed in

  1. 1985

  2. 1986

  3. 1987

  4. 1988
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Montreal protocol was passed in year 1987. It aims at protecting the ozone layer by ruling out the use of substances that cause ozone depletion.

So the correct answer is 1987.

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Which among the following day is observed to commemorate the signature of the Montreal Protocol?

  1. International Wildlife Conservation Day

  2. International Ozone Day

  3. World Health Day

  4. International Day for Biological Diversity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

International Ozone Day is celebrated annually on September 16 to commemorate the date in 1987 on which the Montreal Protocol was signed.

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Which country hosted the first world earth summit on conservation of environment?

  1. India

  2. Spain

  3. Peru

  4. Brazil
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The historic Convention on Biological diversity (The Earth Summit) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1992, was the first world earth summit on the conservation of environment. All nations are called upon to take appropriate measures for conservation of biodiversity and sustainable utilization of its benefits. Brazil convened to address urgent problems of environmental protection and socioeconomic development. 

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What is the another name of Earth Summit?

  1. Geneva Summit

  2. Brasilia Summit

  3. Rio Summit

  4. World Summit
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Earth Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, is formally known as the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), and is commonly referred to as the Rio Summit.

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Montreal Protocol refers to

  1. Biosafety of genetically modified organisms.

  2. Substances that deplete ozone layer.

  3. Persistent organic pollutants.

  4. Global warming and climate change.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances that are responsible for ozone depletion. It was agreed on 16 September 1987 and entered into force on 1 January 1989. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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Global agreement in specific control strategies to reduce the release of ozone depleting substances was adopted by 

  1. The Vienna Convention

  2. Rio Janeiro Conference

  3. The Montreal Protocol

  4. The Koyoto Protocol
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Montreal Protocol' on substances, that deplete the ozone layer was designed to reduce the production and consumption of ozone depleting substances in order to reduce their abundance in the atmosphere, and thereby protect the Earth's ozone layer.

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Montreal Protocol aims at

  1. Control of $CO _2$ emission

  2. Reduction of ozone depleting substances

  3. Biodiversity conservation

  4. Control of water pollution
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 1987 Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer is a landmark agreement that has successfully reduced the global production, consumption, and emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODSs). The treaty is structured around several groups of halogenated hydrocarbons that have been shown to play a role in ozone depletion. All of these ozone depleting substances contain either chlorine or bromine.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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Identify


Strategy Purpose Intended Outcome
(1) Kyoto To reduce greenhouse gas emissions Reduction in UV radiation reaching earth's surface
(2) Montreal To reduce greenhouse gas emissions Reduction in global warming caused by humans
(3) Kyoto To reduce production of ozone depleting chemicals Reduction in global warming caused by humans
(4) Montreal To reduce production of ozone depleting chemicals Reduction in UV radiation reaching earth's surface

  1. (1)

  2. (4)

  3. Both (2) and (3)

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Montreal Protocol aims to reduce the production of ozone-depleting chemicals (like CFCs), which ultimately helps reduce the amount of harmful UV radiation reaching the Earth's surface.