Climate Change and Environmental Conventions PYQs
Concept revision + 10 clickable questions + detailed explanations
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.
Rapid Answer Map
| No. | Question focus | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change was opened for signature at the: | Rio Earth Summit 1992 |
| 2 | The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in: | 1997 |
| 3 | The Paris Agreement was adopted in: | 2015 |
| 4 | The Montreal Protocol deals with: | Ozone-depleting substances |
| 5 | The Convention on Biological Diversity was opened for signature in: | 1992 |
| 6 | The Ramsar Convention is associated with: | Wetlands |
| 7 | The IPCC was established in 1988 by: | UNEP and WMO |
| 8 | The UN Convention to Combat Desertification was adopted in: | 1994 |
| 9 | Under the Paris Agreement, national climate plans are called: | NDCs |
| 10 | The Green Climate Fund is intended mainly to support: | Climate action in developing countries |
10 Clickable MCQs
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change was opened for signature at the:
UNFCCC was adopted in 1992 and opened for signature at the Rio Earth Summit.
The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in:
The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in 1997.
The Paris Agreement was adopted in:
The Paris Agreement was adopted at COP21 in 2015.
The Montreal Protocol deals with:
The 1987 Montreal Protocol controls ozone-depleting substances.
The Convention on Biological Diversity was opened for signature in:
CBD was opened for signature at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit.
The Ramsar Convention is associated with:
The Ramsar Convention provides a framework for conservation and wise use of wetlands.
The IPCC was established in 1988 by:
UNEP and the World Meteorological Organization established the IPCC.
The UN Convention to Combat Desertification was adopted in:
UNCCD was adopted in 1994.
Under the Paris Agreement, national climate plans are called:
Nationally Determined Contributions set out each Party’s climate actions and ambitions.
The Green Climate Fund is intended mainly to support:
The GCF finances mitigation and adaptation in developing countries.
Common Exam Traps
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.
Official Paper Sources
- APPSC – Question papers and final keys
- APPSC – Question papers of various notifications
- UPSC – Previous question papers
- SSC – Official portal and previous papers
- RRB – Official question/response notices
Source policy: Official repositories establish the tested concepts. Explanations and practice presentation here are original.
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