Topic: Climate Change (42 Questions)

Consider the following statements:

• Statement I.Circular economy reduces the emissions of greenhouse gases.
• Statement II.Circular economy reduces the use of raw materials as inputs.
• Statement III.Circular economy reduces wastage in the production process.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements:

• I.Without the atmosphere, temperature would be well below freezing point everywhere on the Earth's surface.
• II.Heat absorbed and trapped by the atmosphere maintains our planet's average temperature.
• III.Atmosphere's gases, like carbon dioxide, are particularly good at absorbing and trapping radiation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:

• Statement I.Studies indicate that carbon dioxide emissions from cement industry account for more than 5% of global carbon emissions.
• Statement II.Silica-bearing clay is mixed with limestone while manufacturing cement.
• Statement III.Limestone is converted into lime during clinker production for cement manufacturing.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements:

• Statement I.Scientific studies suggest that a shift is taking place in the Earth's rotation and axis.
• Statement II.Solar flares and associated coronal mass ejections bombarded the Earth's outermost atmosphere with tremendous amount of energy.
• Statement III.As the Earth's polar ice melts, the water tends to move towards the equator.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements:

• Statement I.Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change is frequently discussed in global discussions on sustainable development and climate change.
• Statement II.Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change sets out the principles of carbon markets.
• Statement III.Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change intends to promote inter-country non-market strategies to reach their climate targets.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?