QUESTION 1 OF 16
The Montreal Protocol is primarily concerned with:
Explanation: The Montreal Protocol (1987) is an international treaty aimed at protecting the ozone layer by phasing out ozone-depleting substances.
QUESTION 2 OF 16
The Convention on Biological Diversity was signed at the Earth Summit held in which city in 1992?
Explanation: The Convention on Biological Diversity was signed at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992.
QUESTION 3 OF 16
The Nagoya Protocol is related to:
Explanation: The Nagoya Protocol governs access to genetic resources and the fair sharing of benefits from their use.
QUESTION 4 OF 16
The Montreal Protocol, aimed at protecting the ozone layer, primarily targets the phase-out of:
Explanation: The Montreal Protocol specifically targets the phase-out of ozone-depleting substances such as CFCs.
QUESTION 5 OF 16
The Montreal Protocol was signed in which year?
Explanation: The Montreal Protocol on ozone-depleting substances was signed in 1987.
QUESTION 6 OF 16
The Stockholm Conference, the first major international conference on the environment, was held in which year?
Explanation: The 1972 Stockholm Conference was the first major international conference dedicated to environmental issues.
QUESTION 7 OF 16
The Earth Summit (UN Conference on Environment and Development) was held in Rio de Janeiro in which year?
Explanation: The Rio Earth Summit, formally the UN Conference on Environment and Development, was held in 1992.
QUESTION 8 OF 16
The Rio Earth Summit (1992) led to the adoption of important documents including Agenda 21 and the:
Explanation: The 1992 Rio Earth Summit produced Agenda 21 and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
QUESTION 9 OF 16
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was opened for signature at which conference?
Explanation: The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was opened for signature at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit.
QUESTION 10 OF 16
The Basel Convention primarily deals with the control of transboundary movements of:
Explanation: The Basel Convention controls the transboundary movement and disposal of hazardous wastes.
QUESTION 11 OF 16
The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), also known as the Bonn Convention, aims to conserve:
Explanation: The Bonn Convention (Convention on Migratory Species) works to conserve migratory wild animal species and their habitats.
QUESTION 12 OF 16
The ozone layer, which protects Earth from harmful UV radiation, is located primarily in which atmospheric layer?
Explanation: The ozone layer, which shields Earth from UV radiation, lies mainly within the stratosphere.
QUESTION 13 OF 16
The ozone hole phenomenon is most pronounced over which region?
Explanation: The ozone hole is most pronounced over Antarctica due to unique polar stratospheric conditions.
QUESTION 14 OF 16
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), predecessors to the SDGs, were adopted in which year?
Explanation: The Millennium Development Goals, precursors to the SDGs, were adopted by the UN in 2000.
QUESTION 15 OF 16
The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was adopted in which year?
Explanation: The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was adopted in 1994.
QUESTION 16 OF 16
The Rotterdam Convention deals with international trade in:
Explanation: The Rotterdam Convention governs international trade in hazardous chemicals and pesticides.
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