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2018 · Question 35 · Climate Change
With reference to the ‘Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)’, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. GACSA is an outcome of the Climate Summit held in Paris in 2015. 2. Membership of GACSA does not create any binding obligations. 3. India was instrumental in the creation of GACSA. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 and 3 only(b)2 only(c)2 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2018 · Question 65 · Climate Change
Which of the following statements best describes “carbon fertilization” ?
Choose your answer(a)Increased plant growth due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere(b)Increased temperature of Earth due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere(c)Increased acidity of oceans as a result of increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere(d)Adaptation of all living beings on Earth to the climate change brought about by the increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2018 · Question 88 · Climate Change
“Momentum for Change : Climate Neutral Now” is an initiative launched by
Choose your answer(a)The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(b)The UNEP Secretariat(c)The UNFCCC Secretariat(d)The World Meteorological Organization
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

Which of the following statements best describes “carbon fertilization” ?

“Momentum for Change : Climate Neutral Now” is an initiative launched by