Carbon offsets are credits for reductions in greenhouse emissions
Carbon offsets are tradable unused quota of GHG emissions permitted to the countries
Carbon offsets are quantified and sold in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
Carbon offsets are total emissions of GHGs over a period of time by an individual
"Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ's)" are , Which of the statement(s) given below is correct?
the areas notified under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 around National Parks and sanctuaries, etc
the areas notified under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 around National Parks and sanctuaries, etc
the areas notified under Forest (conservation) Act, 1980 around National Parks and sanctuaries, etc
Which are the major objectives of Kyoto Protocol?
to achieve stabilisation in Greenhouse gas concentration
to control persistent organic pollutants
to reduce ozone depletion
to ensure that food production is not threatened
The alternatives for ozone-depleting substances have caused for
(i) Production of ozone in the atmosphere
(ii) Increase in Greenhouse effect
(iii) Increase in the production of compounds with high global warming potential Which of the statement(s) given above is correct?
Which of the following is NOT a biotic component of the ecosystem?
Which of the following should be done to conserve coal and petroleum?
Which of these can be a cause for soil erosion?
The first country in the world to ban deforestation: