Climate Change MCQ — 84 Practice Questions with Answers

Q1. Consider the following statements about Kyoto mechanisms: 1. The Kyoto Protocol established flexible market mechanisms based on the trade of emissions permits. 2. International Emissions Trading, Clean Development Mechanism and Joint Implementation are listed among the Kyoto market-based mechanisms. 3. Under the Kyoto Protocol, countries could meet targets only through national measures and no additional mechanism was offered. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding adaptation and mitigation in climate change: 1. Adaptation in human systems means adjustment to actual or expected climate and its effects. 2. Adaptation aims to moderate harm or exploit beneficial opportunities. 3. Mitigation of climate change means a human intervention to reduce emissions or enhance greenhouse-gas sinks. 4. Mitigation includes enhancement of greenhouse-gas sinks and is distinct from post-impact relocation. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. India's updated NDC submitted in April 2026 commits to a clean-power share of how much by 2035?

Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Climate change may be due to natural internal processes or external forcings. 2. Volcanic eruptions and persistent human-caused atmospheric changes are both examples mentioned in the IPCC glossary. 3. Climate change excludes changes arising from land use. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Adaptation options become unconstrained and more effective as global warming increases. 2. Maladaptation always increases ecosystem and biodiversity resilience. 3. Seawalls can reduce short-term impacts but may create long-term lock-ins if not integrated into a long-term adaptive plan. Which of the statements given above are correct?