Q. With reference to the Kyoto Protocol, consider the following statements:
1.It is a legally binding treaty under the UNFCCC that commits developed countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2.It was adopted in 1997 but has not yet come into force.
3.India is a party to the Kyoto Protocol.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. The Kyoto Protocol, adopted under the UNFCCC, placed legally binding emission reduction targets on developed (Annex I) countries.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. The Protocol was adopted in 1997 and entered into force in 2005.
- Statement 3 is correct. India is a party to the UNFCCC, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement.
Source- IE
