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International Environmental Treaties & Summits

40 questions in Environment & Ecology.

Asked in 2015, 2014, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2005, 2002, 2001, 1998

2015 · Q74Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples. 2. It provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management. 3. It assists the countries in their 'REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation+)' efforts by providing them with financial and technical assistance. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(c) 1 and 3 only

2015 · Q76Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

With reference to an organization known as 'BirdLife International', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations. 2. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' originated from this organization. 3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as 'Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas'. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(c) 1 and 3 only

2014 · Q2Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitseasy

If a wetland of international importance is brought under the 'Montreux Record', what does it imply?

  1. (a)Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference
  2. (b)The country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five kilometres from the edge of the wetland
  3. (c)The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of certain communities living in its vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity therein should not be destroyed
  4. (d)It is given the status of 'World Heritage Site'
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Official answer(a) Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference

2014 · Q6Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

With reference to 'Global Environment Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. (a)It serves as financial mechanism for 'Convention on Biological Diversity' and 'United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change'
  2. (b)It undertakes scientific research on environmental issues at global level
  3. (c)It is an agency under OECD to facilitate the transfer of technology and funds to underdeveloped countries with specific aim to protect their environment
  4. (d)Both (a) and (b)
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Official answer(a) It serves as financial mechanism for 'Convention on Biological Diversity' and 'United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change'

2010 · Q56Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitseasy

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international treaty drawn at

  1. (a)United Nations’ Conference on the Human Environment, Stockholm, 1972
  2. (b)UN Conference on Environment and Development, Rio de Janeiro, 1992
  3. (c)World Summit on Sustainable Development, Johannesburg, 2002
  4. (d)UN Climate Change Conference, Copenhagen, 2009
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Official answer(b) UN Conference on Environment and Development, Rio de Janeiro, 1992

2010 · Q59Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

India is a party to the Ramsar Convention and has declared many areas as Ramsar Sites. Which of the following statements best describes how we should maintain these sites in the context of this Convention?

  1. (a)Keep all the sites completely inaccessible to man so that they will not be exploited.
  2. (b)Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and permit tourism and recreation only.
  3. (c)Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach for a period without any exploitation, with specific criteria and specific period for each site, and then allow sustainable use of them by future generations.
  4. (d)Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and allow their simultaneous sustainable use.
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Official answer(d) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and allow their simultaneous sustainable use.

2005 · Q138Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)The First Meeting of the Parties (MOP-1) to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety was held in the Philippines in 2004.
  2. (b)India is not a signatory to the Biosafety Protocol/Convention on Biological Diversity.
  3. (c)The Biosafety Protocol deals with genetically modified organisms.
  4. (d)The United States of America is a member of the Biosafety Protocol/Convention on Biological Diversity.
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Official answer(c) The Biosafety Protocol deals with genetically modified organisms.

2001 · Q52Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitseasy

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I (Important Day) I. World Environment Day II. World Forestry Day III. World Habitat Day IV. World Ozone Day List II (Date) A) March 20 B) June 5 C) September 16 D) October 3 E) December 10

  1. (a)I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-E
  2. (b)I-A, II-B, III-D, IV-C
  3. (c)I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D
  4. (d)I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
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Official answer(d) I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C