UPSC IAS 2018 PRELIMS PRACTICE QUESTIONS : DAY 37/60 SAMVEG

Q.1 Consider the following statements about United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).

1. It is the only internationally legally binding framework set up to address the problem of desertification.
2. The Convention is based on the principles of participation, partnership and decentralization.
3. The Conference of the Parties (COP) will be held biennial.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.2 Consider the following statements about International Whaling Commission (IWC).

1. IWC adopted a moratorium on commercial whaling, which was welcomed by all UN members.
2. Indian Ocean Whale Sanctuary is the only designated sanctuary by IWC.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None

Q.3 Consider the following statements regarding Cartagena Protocol:

1. The protocol seeks to protect biodiversity from environmental threats like acid rain, pollution, land degradation etc.
2. It allows member countries to ban imports of genetically modified organisms if they feel that there is not enough scientific evidence that the product is safe.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.4 Recently Kigali Agreement was in the news. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Kigali Agreement?

1. It is an amendment in Kyoto protocol.
2. As per the agreement, member countries are expected to reduce the manufacture and use of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by roughly 80-85% from their respective baselines, till 2045.

Select the code from below:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.5 Which of the following statements regarding Biocarbon Fund Initiative are correct?

1. The BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes collaborates with forest countries around the world to reduce emissions from the land sector.
2. It is a multilateral fund managed by UNFCCC.
3. It seeks to promote reduced greenhouse gas emissions from the land sector, from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries (REDD+), and from sustainable agriculture, as well as smarter land-use planning, policies and practices.

Select the code from following:

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. All of the above

Q.6 The Central Zoo Authority of India (CZA) is the body of the government of India responsible for oversight of zoos. Which of the following statements are correct regarding CZA?

1. It is a statutory body
2. It is an affiliate member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)
3. It regulates the exchange of animals of endangered category Listed under Schedule-I and II of the Wildlife Protection Act among zoos.

Select the code from following:

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. All of the above