UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 36
Consider the following pairs :
| Terms sometimes seen in the news | Their origin |
|---|---|
| 1. Annex-I Countries | Cartagena Protocol |
| 2. Certified Emissions Reductions | Nagoya Protocol |
| 3. Clean Development Mechanism | Kyoto Protocol |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: The Kyoto Protocol established the Clean Development Mechanism; its certified emission reductions are also under Kyoto. Annex I country listings derive from UNFCCC, not the Cartagena biosafety protocol.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Pair 1: Incorrect - Annex I parties are a category under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, not the Cartagena Protocol.
Pair 2: Incorrect - Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) are credits from the Kyoto Protocol’s CDM, not the Nagoya Protocol.
Pair 3: Correct - The Clean Development Mechanism is a Kyoto Protocol flexible mechanism.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect pairs 1, 2; omits correct pair 3.
B: Incorrect - includes incorrect pair 2.
C: Correct - includes all and only the true statements/items.
D: Incorrect - includes incorrect pairs 1, 2.