Chandigarh has launched a mobile application called 'Carbon Watch', it aims to assess the carbon footprint of a person. With this, Chandigarh has become the first union territory/state to launch such an initiative. Carbon footprint refers to the number of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere by particular human activity, especially carbon dioxide. This application will primarily focus on individual tasks and consists of a total of four categories, namely, water, energy, waste generation, and The carbon footprint will be calculated based on the transport-related details. Let's know more about Carbon Watch App.
1. Which kind of information will it provide regarding emissions?
A. National emissions
B. International average levels of emissions
C. Individual emissions
D. All of the above
2. It will provide information to the general public regarding their carbon footprint, as well as suggestions on ways to __________ carbon footprint.
A. Increase
B. Rebuild
C. Relate
D. Reduce
3. It is expressed as the weight of:
A. Co2 emissions
B. O2 emissions
C. No2 emissions
D. CFC emissions
4. It is usually measured as CO2 in which emitted annually?
A. Gram
B. Kilogram
C. Tonnes
D. None of these
5. What was the percentage increase in carbon dioxide emissions from 1990 to 2005?
A. 10 %
B. 13 %
C. 15 %
D. 17 %
6. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), _______to______ was by far the hottest decade from a climate change standpoint.
A. 1911-1920
B. 1971-1991
C. 2001-2010
D. 2011-2020
7. Which of the following steps taken by India to reduce carbon emissions?
A. National Action Plan on Climate Change
B. National Wetland Conservation Program
C. Both of the above
D. None of these
8. Who developed the Carbon Watch app?
A. The Department of Environment and Forest, UT
B. The Information and broadcast,UT
C. The Department of Environment and Forest, State
D. All of the above
9. Which increases carbon footprint?
A. Using electricity
B. Driving a car
C. Disposing of waste
D. All of the above-mentioned
10. Which of the following is another word for carbon footprint?
A. Contamination
B. Greenhouse gasses
C. Toxic waste
D. All of the above-mentioned
11. Which are the categories of carbon footprint?
A. Construction
B. Clothing
C. Mobility
D. All of the above
12. Which of the following produces the highest carbon footprint?
A. India
B. United States
C. Australia
D. China
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