Sample questions
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CSE2009
In the context of CO2 emission and Global Warming, what is the name of a market driven device under the UNFCC that allows developing countries to get funds/ incentives from the developed countries to adopt better technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
- A Carbon Footprint
- B Carbon Credit Rating
- C Clean Development Mechanism
- D Emission Reduction Norm
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Environment & Ecology › Climate Change
CSE2008
Consider the following statements
- Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is respect of carbon credits is one of the Kyoto Protocol Mechanisms
- Under the CDM, the projects handled pertain only to the Annex-I countries
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2 ✓
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Environment & Ecology › Climate Change
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