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Chapter 12: Environmental Concerns and Globalisation — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which international agreement aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industrialized countries?

Answer: A. Kyoto Protocol — The Kyoto Protocol was designed to set binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, especially for developed countries.

Q: Which of the following is the best example of an international effort to address climate change?

Answer: B. Paris Agreement — The Paris Agreement is a major global treaty where countries commit to limiting temperature rise and reducing emissions.

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Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board CLASS 12th POLITICAL SCIENCE — Chapter 12: Environmental Concerns and Globalisation, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Which international agreement aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industrialized countries?

A. Kyoto Protocol ✓
B. Montreal Protocol
C. Geneva Convention
D. Helsinki Accords

Answer: A. Kyoto Protocol
The Kyoto Protocol was designed to set binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, especially for developed countries.

What does the term 'sustainable development' mean?

A. Economic growth without any rules
B. Development that meets present needs without harming future generations ✓
C. Rapid industrialization at any cost
D. Only protecting forests and ignoring economy

Answer: B. Development that meets present needs without harming future generations
Sustainable development balances present development needs with the responsibility to preserve resources for the future.

Globalisation affects environmental policy mainly because it:

A. eliminates the need for international cooperation
B. increases cross-border economic activity and environmental pressure ✓
C. stops all industrial production
D. prevents trade between countries

Answer: B. increases cross-border economic activity and environmental pressure
Globalisation expands trade, industry, and movement of capital, which often increases pressure on natural resources and the environment.

Which of the following is the best example of an international effort to address climate change?

A. Local village panchayat resolution
B. Paris Agreement ✓
C. State assembly budget discussion
D. Municipal tax notification

Answer: B. Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement is a major global treaty where countries commit to limiting temperature rise and reducing emissions.

Which statement is the MOST accurate about globalization and environmental governance?

A. Globalization has no impact on environmental policy because environment is purely domestic
B. Globalization weakens the need for international cooperation on environment
C. Globalization increases interdependence, making international environmental cooperation essential ✓
D. Globalization completely removes state sovereignty in all matters

Answer: C. Globalization increases interdependence, making international environmental cooperation essential
As economies and environmental impacts become interconnected, countries must cooperate through conventions and institutions to manage shared problems.

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