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Q1With reference to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), consider the following: 1. It was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). 2. The IPCC publishes assessment reports that form the basis for international climate negotiations. 3. India is not a member of the IPCC. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q2Which of the following greenhouse gases has the highest global warming potential (GWP) over a 100-year period?MediumSolve →Q3Which one of the following is a natural sink of carbon dioxide?MediumSolve →Q4With reference to the Kyoto Protocol, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a legally binding treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 2. The USA ratified the Kyoto Protocol in 1997. 3. India has emission reduction targets under the Kyoto Protocol. Select the correct answer:MediumSolve →Q5Which of these is a non-Annex I country under the UNFCCC?MediumSolve →Q6Consider the following statements about the Paris Agreement: 1. It aims to limit global temperature rise this century to below 2°C above pre-industrial levels. 2. It is legally binding on all signatories to achieve their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). 3. The USA rejoined the Paris Agreement in 2021. Which is correct?MediumSolve →Q7Which sector is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions globally?MediumSolve →Q8Which of these is NOT an effect of global warming?MediumSolve →Q9Which one of the following international protocols bans ozone depleting substances?MediumSolve →Q10The term ‘climate refugee’ refers to people who are displaced due to:MediumSolve →
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