Free Test Climate Change – Civil S...

Q1: What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?

A. Carbon dioxide B. Oxygen C. Nitrogen D. Helium

Q2: Which international agreement aims to limit global temperature rise?

A. Paris Agreement B. Kyoto Protocol C. Montreal Protocol D. Geneva Convention

Q3: Which sector is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions?

A. Energy and power generation B. Agriculture C. Transport D. Forestry

Q4: What is the effect of melting polar ice caps?

A. Sea level rise B. More rainfall C. Decreased temperature D. Increased vegetation

Q5: Which gas is released from thawing permafrost and worsens climate change?

A. Methane B. Oxygen C. Nitrogen D. Carbon monoxide

Q6: Which of the following is a consequence of climate change?

A. Increased frequency of extreme weather events B. Stable climate patterns C. Decreased droughts D. Reduced ocean acidity

Q7: What is carbon footprint?

A. Total greenhouse gases emitted by an individual or organization B. Amount of oxygen consumed C. Quantity of water used D. Air pollution level

Q8: Which country is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases?

A. China B. USA C. India D. Russia

Q9: What is “global warming potential” (GWP)?

A. Measure of heat trapped by a gas relative to CO2 B. Amount of rainfall C. Temperature of the earth D. Ozone layer thickness

Q10: Which renewable energy source helps reduce carbon emissions?

A. Solar energy B. Coal energy C. Natural gas D. Diesel

Q11: What is the role of forests in climate change mitigation?

A. Absorb carbon dioxide B. Release methane C. Increase temperature D. Reduce rainfall

Q12: Which protocol targets the reduction of CFCs to protect ozone layer?

A. Montreal Protocol B. Kyoto Protocol C. Paris Agreement D. Geneva Convention

Q13: What is ocean acidification?

A. Increase in ocean acidity due to CO2 absorption B. Decrease in ocean temperature C. Increase in ocean salinity D. Ocean becoming alkaline

Q14: Which sector contributes most to methane emissions?

A. Agriculture B. Energy C. Transport D. Industry

Q15: What is climate adaptation?

A. Adjusting to actual or expected climate effects B. Stopping all emissions immediately C. Planting only trees D. Using fossil fuels

Q16: Which phenomenon is a major cause of rising temperatures?

A. Enhanced greenhouse effect B. Ozone layer recovery C. Global cooling D. Deforestation only

Q17: Which gas is NOT a greenhouse gas?

A. Oxygen B. Carbon dioxide C. Methane D. Nitrous oxide

Q18: Which Indian initiative addresses climate change?

A. National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) B. Make in India C. Digital India D. Jan Dhan Yojana

Q19: Which renewable energy source is most abundant globally?

A. Solar energy B. Wind energy C. Hydropower D. Nuclear energy

Q20: What is a carbon sink?

A. Natural or artificial reservoir that absorbs CO2 B. Source of carbon emissions C. Industrial factory D. Polluted river

Quiz for Climate Change