Climate Change & Carbon Markets MCQ — 2 Practice Questions with Answers

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Q1. India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) was established under which legislation?

A Environment Protection Act, 1986

B Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022 Correct

C Climate Change Action Plan Act, 2023

D National Clean Energy Fund Act, 2010

Explanation

CCTS was established under the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022, which created the statutory basis for India's domestic carbon market (Indian Carbon Market / ICM), enabling mandatory GHG intensity targets for energy-intensive industries.

Q2. After the January 2026 expansion of CCTS, what is the approximate total number of regulated entities under the Indian Carbon Market compliance framework?

A 208

B 282

C 490 Correct

D 650

Explanation

After adding 208 new entities from petroleum refining, petrochemicals, textiles, and secondary aluminium sectors, the total regulated entities under CCTS/ICM reached approximately 490. The GHG intensity reduction targets for new entities are 3-7% by 2026-27.

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