CBSE Class 12 Political Science Environment and Natural Resources MCQs

Question : Which among the following are True about the Global Commons?
(a) The earth’s atmosphere, Antarctica ocean floor and outer space are considered as part of the global commons.
(b) The global commons arc outside the sovereign jurisdiction.
(c) The question of managing the global commons reflected the North-South divide.
(d) The countries of the North are more concerned about the protection of the global common than the countries of the South.

Answer : A

Question : Natural Forests -
(a) help stabilize the climate
(b) moderate water supplies
(c) harbour a majority of the planet‟s bio diversity on the Land
(d) All of the above

Answer : D

Question : The multinational company Western Mining Corporation (WMC) belongs to
(a) USA
(b) Australia
(c) the UK
(d) New Zealand

Answer : B

Question : Earth Summit was attended by:
(a) 170 states
(b) 59 states
(c) 191 states
(d) 184 states.

Answer : A

Question : Depletion of the amount of ozone poses a real danger to -
(a) Ecosystems
(b) human health
(c) Ecosystems and human health
(d) none of the above

Answer : C

Question :  The earth summit was held in -
(a) May 1991
(b) June1991
(c) May 1992
(d) June 1992

Answer : D

Question : Expand UNFCCC?
(a) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(b) United Nations Framework Counter on Climate Change
(c) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Call
(d) United Nations Fast Convention on Climate Change

Answer : A

Question : The poor and developing countries of the third world are called as ___________.
(a) Global North
(b) Global East
(c) Global South
(d) Global West

Answer : C

Question : World Environment Day is celebrated each year on:
(a) 5 March
(b) 5 June
(c) 5 January
(d) 7 June

Answer : B

Question :  The World Council of Indigenous people was formed in -
(a) 1975
(b) 1976
(c) 1986
(d) 1988

Answer : A

Question : According to Kyoto Protocol, the major nations abide to reduce concentration of green house gases was by
(a) 2008.
(b) 2010.
(c) 2012.
(d) 2018.

Answer : C

Question :  India signed and ratified the 1997 Kyoto protocol in -
(a) June 2002
(b) August 2002
(c) September 2002
(d) February 2004

Answer : B

Question : Main cause of extinction of species from tropics is
(a) Soil erosion.
(b) Pollution.
(c) Deforestation.
(d) Afforestation.

Answer : C

Question : The progress that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is:
(a) The tragedy of global commons
(b) Sustainable development
(c) Development without Destruction
(d) The politics of the developed nations

Answer : B

Question : The Constitution of India provides for the safeguard of cultural and educational rights of minorities under fundamental rights of Article
(a) 20.
(b) 23.
(c) 28.
(d) 29.

Answer : D