Prelims Marathon – Environment – August- 29 -2022

Consider the following statements about International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA):
1. It is a non-governmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future.
2. It is headquartered in Abu Dhabi.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

The process in which the organic material is heated in the absence of air until the molecules thermally break down to become a gas comprising smaller molecules is known as?

Consider the following statements about Geothermal Energy:
1. It refers to harnessing of the vast reservoir of heat stored in the earth’s inner core.
2. Heat energy is produced mostly from the decay of naturally radioactive materials.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to 20th Livestock census:
1. According to the census, Stray cattle in the country increased marginally.
2. Census conducted for every 2 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the earth’s atmosphere, which of the following have the property of absorbing the heat and contribute to the warming of atmosphere?
1. Carbon Dioxide
2. Soot
3. Water Vapour
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Which of the following is definition of a ‘cold day’ as per India Meteorological Department (IMD)?

Consider the following statements about ‘Carbon Credit’:
1. A carbon credit is a tradable permit.
2. The holder of the credit has the right to emit ten ton of carbon dioxide or an equivalent of another greenhouse gas.
3. The main goal for the creation of carbon credits is the reduction of emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety is related to which of the following?

Which of the following International institution released the Emissions Gap report?