Global Environmental Issues Economics MCQs

Question. The Kyoto Protocol was adopted at the
(a) Convention on the Trans-boundary Effects of Industrial Accidents
(b) Convention on Biological Diversity
(c) United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change in 1992
(d) Third Conference of the UNFCC in 1997

Answer: D

Question. Methane is considered to be effective
(a) Pollutant
(b) Greenhouse gas
(c) Element
(d) Waste energy

Answer: B

Question. Joint Implementation allows industrialized countries to implement projects to
(a) Reduce waste
(b) Reduce emission
(c) Reduce burning of fossil fules
(d) Reduce aerosols

Answer: B

Question. In 1992, the UN Earth Summit was held in
(a) Geneva
(b) Rio-de-Janeiro
(c) Stockholm
(d) Russia

Answer: B

Question. The term “Annexure I countries” in the Kyoto Protocol refers to
(a) Initial signatories to the Protocol
(b) Transition economies
(c) Developing countries
(d) Industrial and developed countries

Answer: C

Question. UNFCC stands for
(a) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(b) United Nations Federation Convention on Climate Change
(c) United Nations Framework Council on Climate Change
(d) United Nations Federation Council on Climate Change

Answer: A

Question. What does ‘Agenda 21’ mean?
(a) It’s an agreement between 20 developing countries of the world on climate change
(b) It’s a free trade agreement between 7 developed countries of the world
(c) It’s a non-binding, voluntarily implemented action plan of the United Nation with regard to sustainable development
(d) None of the above

Answer: C

Question. Non-renewable energy includes
(a) Fossil fuels
(b) Solar energy
(c) Wind energy
(d) Tidal energy

Answer: A

Question. Environmental problems can be solved by
(a) Education
(b) Value based education
(c) Physical education
(d) Health education

Answer: B

Question. Ozone layer is known as the earth’s
(a) Greenhouse gases
(b) Protection
(c) Sun Screen
(d) Air

Answer: C

Question. An increased UV radiation is having adverse effects on
(a) Plants
(b) Building materials
(c) Synthetic polymers
(d) Animals

Answer: C

Question. The Headquarters of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is located in
(a) New York
(b) Paris
(c) Prague
(d) Geneva

Answer: D

Question. Headquarters of World Bank is in
(a) Paris
(b) New York
(c) Singapore
(d) Washington DC

Answer: D

Question. Who is the current President of World Bank
(a) Jim Yong Kim
(b) Justin Yifu Lin
(c) Juan Jose Daboub
(d) Robert . B

Answer: A

Question. 22nd April is celebrated as
(a) UN Day
(b) Moon Day
(c) Earth Day
(d) Sun Day

Answer: C

Question. World energy council consists of representative from all parts of
(a) Energy industries
(b) Manufacturing industries
(c) Agriculture industries
(d) Textile industries

Answer: A

Question. Kyoto Protocol was adopted in Kyoto, Japan on
(a) 10th December, 1997
(b) 11th December, 1997
(c) 12th December,1997
(d) 13th December,1997 

Answer: B

Question. Almost 41% of energy is used in
(a) Industry
(b) Transportation
(c) Domestic purposes
(d) Heating

Answer: A

Question. Global warming also refers to as
(a) Climate change
(b) Ecological change
(c) Atmospheric change
(d) None of the above

Answer: A

Question. Which is the chief objective of the World Bank?
(a) To assist in the reconstruction by providing capital of productive purposes
(b) Participation in loans
(c) To supplement private investment
(d) All of the above

Answer: D

Question. Threat of global warming is increasing due to increasing concentration of
(a) Nitrous oxide
(b) Ozone
(c) Sulphur dioxide
(d) Carbon dioxide

Answer: D

Question. 21 March of every year is celebrated as
(a) World Population Day
(b) World Forest Day
(c) Earth Day
(d) An ti Tobacco Day

Answer: B

Question. What causes global warming?
(a) Nitrogen
(b) Carbon dioxide
(c) Oxygen
(d) Argon

Answer: B

Question. A continuous global warming will lead to
(a) Food scarcity
(b) Deforestation
(c) Air pollution
(d) Rise in sea water level

Answer: D

Question. The main cause of global climate change is
(a) Increase in the content of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
(b) Emissions of industrial gases
(c) Adding of dust
(d) Changes in planet cover

Answer: A

Question. World Bank provides loans only to members for the purpose of
(a) To bridge the deficit in annual budget
(b) To check the balance of payment
(c) Financing specific project
(d) All of them

Answer: C

Question. What is the main role of the World Bank?
(a) To be a forum for trade and liberalization
(b) To assist countries in development
(c) To facilitate private investment and the world
(d) All of the above

Answer: B

Question. Anthropogenic effects are “human caused” such as
(a) Burning of fossil fuels
(b) Volcanic eruption
(c) Earthquake
(d) Avalanches

Answer: A

Question. Conversion of sunlight into energy is known as
(a) Photosynthesis
(b) Transpiration
(c) Evaporation
(d) Precipitation

Answer: A

Question. Which of the following environmental movement is the first UN conference held at Stockholm the result of
(a) Green polities
(b) Eco green
(c) Green movement
(d) All of the above

Answer: D

Question. Stockholm Convention is related to
(a) Greenhouse gases
(b) Ozone depleting substances
(c) Persistent organic pollutants
(d) Hazardous waste materials.

Answer: C

Question. Burning of fossil fuels produce
(a) Aerosols
(b) Waste
(c) Pollutants
(d) Carbon dioxide

Answer: D

Question. About 1/3rd of primary energy is consumed in
(a) Industrial sector
(b) Residential sector
(c) Commercial sector
(d) Residential building

Answer: A

Question. Upon expiry of its first commitment period in 2013,Kyoto Protocol extended till the year
(a) 2020
(b) 2018
(c) 2050
(d) 2028

Answer: A

Question. What is the main objective of Polluter Pays Principle
(a) To make the party responsible for producing pollution and pay for the damage
(b) To create awareness globally about deforestation
(c) To establish international law to check water system
(d) All of the above

Answer: A

Question. Kyoto protocol has been included in
(a) Voluntary environmental agreement
(b) International environmental agreement
(c) Ecosystem approach
(d) All of the above

Answer: B

Question. What is the other name of the World Bank?
(a) International Monetary Fund
(b) International Bank for Development
(c) Organisation of Economic Development
(d) None of the above

Answer: B

Question. Which of the following are potential solution to the problem of air pollution
(a) Grant right of the clean air to citizens so that firms must purchase the right to pollut
(b) Auctions of pollution permit
(c) Regulate the amount of pollutants that firms can put in the air
(d) All of the above

Answer: D

Question. Which of the following is not included in the international movement to protect the environment?
(a) Green network
(b) EIT
(c) Greenpeace
(d) Friends of the earth

Answer: B

Question. What is the other name of the World Bank?
(a) International Monetary Fund
(b) International Bank for Development
(c) Organisation of Economic Development
(d) None of the above

Answer: B

Question. Which of the following are potential solution to the problem of air pollution
(a) Grant right of the clean air to citizens so that firms must purchase the right to pollut
(b) Auctions of pollution permit
(c) Regulate the amount of pollutants that firms can put in the air
(d) All of the above

Answer: D

Question. Agenda 21 of Rio Summit 1992 is related to
(a) Sustainable development
(b) Pollution control
(c) Climate Change
(d) Global Warming

Answer: A

Question. World Bank was established at the Bretton Conference in
(a) 1942
(b) 1944
(c) 1943
(d) 1940

Answer: B

Question. Over 1/3rd of the world’s population rely on
(a) Traditional fuels
(b) Renewable sources
(c) Non-renewable sources
(d) Thermal energy

Answer: A

Question. The first conference on human environment initiated by UNO was held at Stockholm in
(a) 1971
(b) 1972
(c) 1973
(d) 1974

Answer: B

Question. Kyoto protocol has been included in
(a) Voluntary environmental agreement
(b) International environmental agreement
(c) Ecosystem approach
(d) All of the above

Answer: B

Question. How many members does the World Bank has
(a) 130
(b) 188
(c) 175
(d) 170

Answer: B

Question. What does CFC produce?
(a) Methane & Ethane
(b) Methane & Fluorine
(c) Methane & Chlorine
(d) Methane & Carbon

Answer: A

Fill in the blanks :

Question. The main source of energy in India is ___________. 
Answer: Coal

Question. The main source of earth’s energy is ___________. 
Answer: Solar energy

Question. The Rio Declaration on Environment & Development is a set of ________ principles. 
Answer: 27

Question. Polluter Pays Principle states that polluters should bear the ________ of abatement. 
Answer: Cost

Question. __________is a comprehensive plan to guide national and international action towards sustainable development. 
Answer: Agenda 21

Question. ______________is the safest source of energy. 
Answer: Nuclear

Question. Acid rain is caused by oxides of _______ and ______combined together with atmospheric moisture. 
Answer: Sulphur ; nitrates

Question. Organisation for Economic Corporation and Development (OECD) first introduced Polluter Pays Principle in ______. 
Answer: 1972

Question. Chapter 3 of the Agenda 21 is very significant for the ________countries. 
Answer: Underdeveloped

Question. In the year _______World Bank was established. 
Answer: 1944

Question. ________ of the Rio Declaration is conserve, protect and Integrate the Earth’s ecosystem. 
Answer: Principle 7

Question. Principle 20 of Rio Declaration is _________ of women in sustainable development. 
Answer: Role

Question. Carbon dioxide is the product of burning ________ fuels. 
Answer: Fossil

Question. Headquarters of World Bank is in _____________________. 
Answer: Washington D.C

Question. Polluter Pays Principle has been applied to emissions of greenhouse gases which cause _________. 
Answer: Climate change

Question. Increase in the content of ____________in the atmosphere is the main cause of global climate change. 
Answer: Carbon dioxide

Question. Greenhouse effect is related to ____________. 
Answer: Global warming

Question. Crude oil is called a ________ fuel. 
Answer: Fossil

Question. Ozone layer acts as ________________to the earth. 
Answer: Sunscreen

Question. Man is both the ___________and _______________of his environment. 
Answer: Creator; moulder