2nd August 2020 Top 10 MCQs for Prelims 2020/21

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ANSWERS:
1. D
All are correct

2. A
Agenda 21 is a non-binding action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development. It is a product of the Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.

3. A
Motor vehicles equipped with catalytic converter should use unleaded petrol because lead in the petrol inactivates the catalyst. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.

4. C
Both are correct

5. B
The major difference between the existing BS-IV and forthcoming BS-VI norms is the presence of sulphur in the fuel. While the BS-IV fuels contain 50 parts per million (ppm) sulphur, the BS-VI grade fuel only has 10 ppm sulphur content. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

6. C
Both are correct

7. D
WRI launched the first ever Environmental Democracy Index (EDI) on May 20, 2015, the first index to measure how well countries' national laws protect environmental democracy rights.

8. B
India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) which covers eight major missions on Solar, Enhanced Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Habitat, Water, Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem, Green India, Sustainable Agriculture and Strategic Knowledge on Climate Change.

9. A
The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in 1997 to fight global warming by reducing
GHGs emission and came into effect in 2005. The 1st commitment period under the Kyoto
Protocol was from 2008-2012. The 2nd commitment period for the period 2013- 2020 was adopted in 2012 by the Doha Amendment of the Kyoto Protocol.

10. A
Under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 "Rules for Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells 1989", GEAC is responsible for granting permits to conduct experimental and large-scale open field trials and also grant approval for commercial release of biotech crops.