MCQs with answers on the topic “Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Global Trends and India’s Role”

1. What is the primary cause of the increase in greenhouse gas emissions globally?

a) Deforestation
b) Industrialization
c) Agricultural practices
d) Energy production

Answer: d) Energy production

2. Which greenhouse gas is the most abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?

a) Methane
b) Nitrous oxide
c) Carbon dioxide
d) Ozone

Answer: c) Carbon dioxide

3. Which sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in India?

a) Agriculture
b) Transport
c) Industrial processes
d) Power generation

Answer: d) Power generation

4. India contributes approximately what percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions?

a) 5%
b) 6%
c) 7%
d) 8%

Answer: b) 6%

5. The Paris Agreement aims to limit the global temperature increase to below which degree Celsius?

a) 1.5°C
b) 2°C
c) 3°C
d) 4°C

Answer: a) 1.5°C

6. Which of the following gases is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

a) Oxygen
b) Nitrogen
c) Carbon dioxide
d) Hydrogen

Answer: c) Carbon dioxide

7. What is the role of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?

a) To reduce pollution
b) To promote energy efficiency
c) To address climate change
d) To regulate carbon markets

Answer: c) To address climate change

8. In which year did India submit its Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) to the UNFCCC?

a) 2015
b) 2016
c) 2017
d) 2018

Answer: a) 2015

9. Which of the following is the largest source of methane emissions globally?

a) Livestock farming
b) Coal mining
c) Industrial waste
d) Wastewater treatment

Answer: a) Livestock farming

10. What is the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector?

a) Air travel
b) Road transport
c) Shipping
d) Rail transport

Answer: b) Road transport

11. Which of the following is an effective method for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture?

a) Crop rotation
b) Use of synthetic fertilizers
c) Deforestation for farming
d) Increase in irrigation

Answer: a) Crop rotation

12. Which global summit resulted in the adoption of the Paris Agreement on climate change?

a) Rio Earth Summit
b) Kyoto Protocol
c) COP21
d) COP26

Answer: c) COP21

13. Which country is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world?

a) India
b) China
c) United States
d) Russia

Answer: b) China

14. The “carbon footprint” refers to which of the following?

a) The amount of carbon dioxide emitted due to human activity
b) The number of trees required to absorb carbon dioxide
c) The size of an individual’s energy consumption
d) The direct emissions from factories

Answer: a) The amount of carbon dioxide emitted due to human activity

15. What does the Kyoto Protocol primarily focus on?

a) Limiting deforestation
b) Protecting biodiversity
c) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
d) Promoting renewable energy

Answer: c) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

16. Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

a) Coal
b) Natural gas
c) Solar energy
d) Nuclear energy

Answer: c) Solar energy

17. What is the primary target for India’s emission reductions by 2030, as per its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)?

a) 15%
b) 30%
c) 35%
d) 45%

Answer: b) 30%

18. Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

a) Methane
b) Nitrous oxide
c) Carbon monoxide
d) Oxygen

Answer: d) Oxygen

19. Which region is most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions?

a) Tropical regions
b) Arctic regions
c) Urban areas
d) Temperate zones

Answer: b) Arctic regions

20. Which of the following is a major challenge for India in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions?

a) Rapid population growth
b) Dependency on fossil fuels
c) Low renewable energy potential
d) High industrialization

Answer: b) Dependency on fossil fuels

21. How does deforestation contribute to global warming?

a) By reducing the oxygen levels
b) By increasing the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
c) By increasing soil erosion
d) By creating urban heat islands

Answer: b) By increasing the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

22. Which country is second in terms of greenhouse gas emissions after China?

a) India
b) United States
c) Russia
d) Brazil

Answer: b) United States

23. What is the role of carbon markets in reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

a) They help in the trade of fossil fuels
b) They help in reducing the cost of renewable energy
c) They provide a system for trading emission permits
d) They promote energy conservation in industries

Answer: c) They provide a system for trading emission permits

24. What is India’s major commitment under the Paris Agreement for 2030?

a) Zero emissions
b) Reducing carbon emissions intensity by 33-35%
c) Transitioning entirely to renewable energy
d) Planting 10 billion trees

Answer: b) Reducing carbon emissions intensity by 33-35%

25. What is the concept of “carbon pricing”?

a) Taxing carbon dioxide emissions
b) Limiting carbon footprint of individuals
c) Trading carbon credits between countries
d) Subsidizing the carbon-based industries

Answer: a) Taxing carbon dioxide emissions

26. What is the effect of rising global temperatures on ocean systems?

a) Ocean acidification
b) Melting of polar ice caps
c) Rising sea levels
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

27. Which of the following sectors contributes the least to India’s total greenhouse gas emissions?

a) Energy
b) Industry
c) Agriculture
d) Waste management

Answer: d) Waste management

28. Which international organization monitors and reports on global greenhouse gas emissions?

a) World Bank
b) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
c) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
d) Greenpeace

Answer: c) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

29. What is the role of forests in controlling greenhouse gas emissions?

a) They store large amounts of carbon dioxide
b) They emit oxygen into the atmosphere
c) They act as heat sinks
d) They absorb methane

Answer: a) They store large amounts of carbon dioxide

30. Which of the following is a potential impact of greenhouse gas emissions on human health?

a) Increased rates of respiratory diseases
b) Reduced access to clean water
c) Increased frequency of heat-related illnesses
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above