Pollution
- The major combustible component of gobar (cow dung) gas is
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Methane
Correct Option: A
Methane
- The use of fossil fuels is responsible for the increase in the amount of which gas in the atmosphere ?
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A 2013 report of IPCC, has mentioned that the largest driver of global warming is carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from fossil fuel combustion, cement production, and land use changes such as deforestation.
Correct Option: B
A 2013 report of IPCC, has mentioned that the largest driver of global warming is carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from fossil fuel combustion, cement production, and land use changes such as deforestation.
- Which one of the following adopted "Agenda 21"?
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Agenda 21 is a non-binding, voluntarily implemented action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development also known as the first Earth summit. It is a product of the UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992.
Correct Option: A
Agenda 21 is a non-binding, voluntarily implemented action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development also known as the first Earth summit. It is a product of the UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992.
- Global Warming is caused due to the emission of
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According to the report IPCC, 2013, the largest driver of global warming is carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel combustion, cement production, and land use changes such as deforestation.
Correct Option: B
According to the report IPCC, 2013, the largest driver of global warming is carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel combustion, cement production, and land use changes such as deforestation.
- The Ramsar convention is associated with the conservation of
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On 2nd February 1971 the Convention on Wetland near Ramsar coast of Iran was held (Since then 2nd Feb was celebrated as World Wetland Day). A transition zone between dry land and water bodies wetlands helps in nourishing high biodiversity and purifying the drainage system of rivers before entering into oceans, so they are also known as "Kidneys of Ecosystem." There are 26 Ramsar Sites in India.
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On 2nd February 1971 the Convention on Wetland near Ramsar coast of Iran was held (Since then 2nd Feb was celebrated as World Wetland Day). A transition zone between dry land and water bodies wetlands helps in nourishing high biodiversity and purifying the drainage system of rivers before entering into oceans, so they are also known as "Kidneys of Ecosystem." There are 26 Ramsar Sites in India.