UGC NET Paper 1 — Environmental Science
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Arrange the following Indian States in descending order according to their climate vulnerability (Starting from most vulnerable to least vulnerable) A. Uttar Pradesh B. Jharkhand C...
Which of the following is measured in Dobson Units?
क्योटो प्रोटोकॉल को निम्नलिखित में से किस कॉन्फ्रेंस ऑफ पार्टीज (सी ओ पी) में अंगीकार किया गया था ?
Assertion (A): Carbon dioxide has contributed the maximum to global warming since the pre-industrial era. Reason (R): The global warming potential of carbon dioxide is the highest....
Which of the following is not responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer?
Which of the following gases has maximum Global Warming Potential (GWP)? 1. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) 2. Carbon dioxide (CO2) 3. Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) 4. Methane (CH4)
Which of the following is not responsible for the destruction of Ozone layer?
Where was the ozone hole first discovered?
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Carbon monoxide (CO) has direct green house effect. Reason...
Which of the following are responsible for the creation and destruction of ozone (O3) in the upper atmosphere?
Discovery of Ozone hole was first made over
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Negative feedback effects tend to increase the magnitude of climate change. Statement II: Positive feedback effects tend to reduce the...
Which of the following gases were included under the Kyoto Protocol?
Which of the following are overwhelming evidence of climate change? A. In Alaska, Western Canada and Eastern Russia average temperatures have increased by over 4°C during past 50 y...
Which of the following chemicals replaced chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) after their phase out due to Montreal Protocol?
Which of the following are the extreme evidences of climate change? A. The average temperature in Alaska, Western Canada and Eastern Russia has increased by more than 4° Celsius in...
Which of the following gases were covered under Kyoto Protocol ? (A) Carbon dioxide (CO2) (B) Methane (CH4) (C) Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) (D) Nitrous oxide (N2O) (E) Sulfur dioxide (S...
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: The change in sea level at any coastal location depends on the su...
Thermal expansion of oceans may lead to 1. Global warming 2. Ozone depletion 3. Melting of glaciers 4. Sea level rise
In order to limit the rise in global temperature to 1.5 °C over pre industrial levels, IPCC indicates that the world has to reduce the emission of greenhouse gas to the extent of _...
What is the correct increasing order of Global Warming Potential (GWP) of following gases? (A) Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) (B) Carbon dioxide (CO₂) (C) Methane (CH₄) (D) Chlorofluoro Carbo...
Given below are two statements: Statement-I: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) was framed during Kyoto Protocol, 1997. Statement-II: Kyoto Protocol set...
After the removal of chlorofluorocarbons due to the Montreal Protocol, which of the following chemicals replaced them?
Although ozone is a pollutant in the ambient air, but in stratosphere it is valuable because it absorbs harmful ________.
1 mm layer of pure ozone gas around earth at normal temperature and pressure is equivalent to:
औद्योगिक काल से पहले से वातावरण में कार्बन डाइऑक्साइड सांद्रता में प्रतिशत वृद्धि लगभग है:
The percentage increase in carbon dioxide concentration in atmosphere from pre-industrial times is approximately
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Ozone hole over the Antarctica was discovered in 1987 Statement II: The Montreal Protocol envisaged 50% reduction in the use of CFCs, i...
Arrange the following terms chronologically according to the time these were first introduced. (A) Principle of common but differentiated responsibility. (B) Sustainable Developmen...
Match List I with List II: List I (Protocol/Summit) (A) Paris Agreement (B) Kyoto Protocol (C) Rio declaration (D) Montreal Protocol List II (Theme) (I) Emissions trading (II) Ozon...
Which of the following are responsible for global cooling?
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion (A): Large scale dams also cause the Green House Gas emissions. Reas...
What is the correct order of Global Warming Potential (GWP) of following atmospheric chemical species? (A) Chlorofluro Carbon (CFC) (B) Methane (CH4) (C) Carbon dioxide (CO2) (D) N...
Given below are two statements Statement I: To address problem of climate change it is essential for the world to have 'Net Zero' carbon emissions by the year 2050. Statement II: T...
Given below are two statements Statement I: Global warming could lead to increased release of the greenhouse gas, Methane. Statement II: There is a large amount of Methane currentl...
Given below are two statements: Statement I : National Action Plan on Climate Change was launched in 2014. Statement II : National Mission for Smart Cities is one of the missions u...
Which of the following are Green House Gases? A. Carbon dioxide B. Nitrogen dioxide C. Methane D. Chlorofluorocarbons E. Benzene Choose the correct answer from the options given be...
'Joint Implementation' was one of the mechanisms suggested in meeting the objectives of
Identify the features associated with Kyoto Protocol. (A) Heavier burden on developed countries to cut down greenhouse gas emissions. (B) International emissions trading. (C) Natio...
What is the correct chronological order of sequence from older to newer of the following agreement, summit and protocols? A. Paris Agreement B. Montreal Protocol C. Kyoto Protocol...
Global warming is attributed to the presence of the following gases in the atmosphere: (A) Methane (B) Sulphur dioxide (C) Surface Ozone (D) Nitrogen dioxide (E) Carbon dioxide Cho...
In the first commitment period of Kyoto Protocol, how many green house gases were covered for reducing their emissions?
Identify the major sources of methane emissions: A. Landfills B. Mountain rivers C. Paddy fields D. Wetlands Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Arrange the following gases in an increasing order of their contribution towards global warming. A. Methane B. Chlorofluorocarbons C. Nitrous oxide D. Carbondioxide Choose the corr...
Match List I with List II List I Objectives/Provisions A. Emissions Trading B. Sustainable Management of Resources C. Clean affordable energy D. Intended Nationally Determined Cont...
Since the start of industrial revolution, the acidity of ocean's surface water has
How many missions are there under the Climate Action Plan of Govt. of India?
Nationally Determined Contributions of European Union (EU) countries aim at a reduction in Green House Gas emissions by the year 2030 (in the reference to 1990 levels) to the exten...
Match List I with List II List I A. Kyoto Protocol B. Montreal Protocol C. Paris Agreement D. International Solar Alliance List II I. Clean and Affordable Energy II. Clean Developm...
Which of the following has positive radiative forcing or warming effect in the global climate?