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Topic

Carbon markets

Asked 2 times in CSE over 14 years (2009–2023), peaking in 2023.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
2009–2023
Span
2023
Peak
1/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2023
  • Recurs across 2 years (2009–2023)

Across exams

CSE · 2

How the concept evolved

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Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.

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Sample questions

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CSE2023

Consider the following statements

Statement ICarbon markets are likely to be one of the most widespread tools in the fight against climate change
Statement IICarbon markets transfer resources from the private sector to the State

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

  1. A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I ✓
  3. C Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. D Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Climate Change
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?
  1. A Carbon Footprint
  2. B Carbon Credit Rating
  3. C Clean Development Mechanism
  4. D Emission Reduction Norm
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Environment & Ecology › Climate Change

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