Climate Change and Environmental Conventions PYQs

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Climate Change and Environmental Conventions PYQs

Concept revision + 10 clickable questions + detailed explanations

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4 OptionsEach question
ExplanationFor every answer
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How this page is prepared

This lesson converts recurring previous-paper concepts into an exam-ready revision set. Question wording is independently rewritten for clarity; explanations are original; and official APPSC, UPSC, SSC and RRB repositories are linked for verification.

Topic Focus

UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris Agreement, CBD, Ramsar, IPCC and UNCCD.

Accuracy rule: An exact exam name or year is not attached unless it can be verified from a primary paper or official key. Questions marked “PYQ-based concept” reflect recurring tested ideas, not a claim of verbatim reproduction.

Rapid Answer Map

No.Question focusCorrect answer
1The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change was opened for signature at the:Rio Earth Summit 1992
2The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in:1997
3The Paris Agreement was adopted in:2015
4The Montreal Protocol deals with:Ozone-depleting substances
5The Convention on Biological Diversity was opened for signature in:1992
6The Ramsar Convention is associated with:Wetlands
7The IPCC was established in 1988 by:UNEP and WMO
8The UN Convention to Combat Desertification was adopted in:1994
9Under the Paris Agreement, national climate plans are called:NDCs
10The Green Climate Fund is intended mainly to support:Climate action in developing countries
Revision method: Answer first without opening the explanation. Then read the related fact and write one additional fact in your notebook. Repeat the test after 48 hours.

10 Clickable MCQs

PYQ-based concept

The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change was opened for signature at the:

Answer: B) Rio Earth Summit 1992
UNFCCC was adopted in 1992 and opened for signature at the Rio Earth Summit.
Related fact: It entered into force in 1994.
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The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in:

Answer: C) 1997
The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in 1997.
Related fact: It established binding targets mainly for developed-country Parties.
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The Paris Agreement was adopted in:

Answer: C) 2015
The Paris Agreement was adopted at COP21 in 2015.
Related fact: Countries communicate Nationally Determined Contributions.
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The Montreal Protocol deals with:

Answer: A) Ozone-depleting substances
The 1987 Montreal Protocol controls ozone-depleting substances.
Related fact: It is widely regarded as a successful environmental treaty.
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The Convention on Biological Diversity was opened for signature in:

Answer: C) 1992
CBD was opened for signature at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit.
Related fact: Its objectives include conservation, sustainable use and fair benefit-sharing.
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The Ramsar Convention is associated with:

Answer: A) Wetlands
The Ramsar Convention provides a framework for conservation and wise use of wetlands.
Related fact: It was adopted in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971.
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The IPCC was established in 1988 by:

Answer: A) UNEP and WMO
UNEP and the World Meteorological Organization established the IPCC.
Related fact: It assesses scientific knowledge on climate change.
PYQ-based concept

The UN Convention to Combat Desertification was adopted in:

Answer: C) 1994
UNCCD was adopted in 1994.
Related fact: It focuses on desertification, land degradation and drought.
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Under the Paris Agreement, national climate plans are called:

Answer: B) NDCs
Nationally Determined Contributions set out each Party’s climate actions and ambitions.
Related fact: They are updated periodically.
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The Green Climate Fund is intended mainly to support:

Answer: A) Climate action in developing countries
The GCF finances mitigation and adaptation in developing countries.
Related fact: It operates under the UNFCCC financial mechanism.

Common Exam Traps

Trap 1: Read the Article, date, unit or institution carefully; nearby facts are common distractors.
Trap 2: Distinguish a legal provision from a policy objective or historical background.
Trap 3: Do not assume familiar wording is the exact constitutional or scientific wording.
Trap 4: Use elimination only after checking the core concept and time context.

Quick Revision Checklist

  • 1. Rio Earth Summit 1992 — It entered into force in 1994.
  • 2. 1997 — It established binding targets mainly for developed-country Parties.
  • 3. 2015 — Countries communicate Nationally Determined Contributions.
  • 4. Ozone-depleting substances — It is widely regarded as a successful environmental treaty.
  • 5. 1992 — Its objectives include conservation, sustainable use and fair benefit-sharing.
  • 6. Wetlands — It was adopted in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971.
  • 7. UNEP and WMO — It assesses scientific knowledge on climate change.
  • 8. 1994 — It focuses on desertification, land degradation and drought.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these questions copied from coaching websites?

No. Questions are independently rewritten from recurring concepts in official paper repositories and standard sources.

Why is an exact exam year not shown beside every question?

An exam and year are shown only when the source can be checked reliably. This prevents incorrect PYQ attribution.

How should I use this page?

Attempt all questions once, study explanations, revise the answer map, and reattempt after two days.

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Original, exam-oriented explanations for APPSC, TSPSC, UPSC, SSC, Railway, Banking and Police examinations.

Fact-checked: 21 July 2026.

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Study and Accuracy Note: Examination patterns and syllabi can change. Always compare this page with the latest official notification and syllabus.

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