wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
11
You visited us 11 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Appropriate measure to reduce overall green house gas emissions are commitments of

A
Kyoto Protocol
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Montreal Protocol
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Environment Act
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Earth Summit
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B Kyoto Protocol
The Kyoto Protocol was signed in 1997 under the aegis of United Nations Framework for Climate Change (UNFCC) in 1997 and got effective from 2005. It is the only legally binding protocol to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, CFCs, sulphur hexafluoride etc. Its first commitment period provided for 5% reduction.
A. Kyoto Protocol provides for greenhouse gas emission reduction.
B. Montreal Protocol provides for phasing out of ozone-depleting substances,
C. Environment Act is the domestic law providing for various environmental-related activities and their penalization when not followed.
D. Earth Summit of 1991 provided for measures to be adopted to have sustainable development.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Kyoto Protocol'.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Global Warming
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon