1. Consider the following statements regarding Ecological Equivalents
- Organisms occupying similar ecological niches but living in different regions.
- They include the same species living in different niches.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Which of the following forest carbon pools has the maximum amount of carbon stock?
A. Above-ground biomass
B. Below-ground biomass
C. Deadwood
D. Soil
3. Consider the following statements regarding Bioplastics
- They are mainly derived from carbohydrate-rich biomass.
- They are always biodegradable.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
4. According to GHG Protocol, which of the following is/are correctly matched?
- Scope 1 – Direct Emissions
- Scope 2 – Indirect Emissions
- Scope 3 – Avoided Emissions
Choose the correct option.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
5. Consider the following statements regarding Committed warming
- It is also known as Pipeline warming.
- It refers to future increases in global temperatures that will be caused by greenhouse gases that have already been emitted.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answers with Explanation
1. Consider the following statements regarding Ecological Equivalents
- Organisms occupying similar ecological niches but living in different regions.
- They include the same species living in different niches.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C
Explanation
2. Which of the following forest carbon pools has the maximum amount of carbon stock?
A. Above-ground biomass
B. Below-ground biomass
C. Deadwood
D. Soil
Answer: D
Explanation
3. Consider the following statements regarding Bioplastics
- They are mainly derived from carbohydrate-rich biomass.
- They are always biodegradable.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: B
Explanation
4. According to GHG Protocol, which of the following is/are correctly matched?
- Scope 1 – Direct Emissions
- Scope 2 – Indirect Emissions
- Scope 3 – Avoided Emissions
Choose the correct option.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All of the above
Answer: A
Explanation
5. Consider the following statements regarding Committed warming
- It is also known as Pipeline warming.
- It refers to future increases in global temperatures that will be caused by greenhouse gases that have already been emitted.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: D
Explanation
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