Let's verify the dates: (1) World Water Day is observed annually on March 22nd. This pairing is correct. (2) World Environment Day is observed annually on June 5th. The pairing with April 22nd is incorrect. (3) Earth Day is observed annually on April 22nd. The pairing with June 5th is incorrect. (4) World Energy Conservation Day is observed annually on December 14th in India (globally variations exist, but Dec 14 is widely recognized in India). This pairing is correct.
Basel Convention: Focuses on controlling transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal. It is not primarily about Biodiversity Conservation. (Incorrectly matched). 2. Montreal Protocol: Aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances (ODS). While some ODS are also greenhouse gases, its primary focus is not Global Warming but ozone depletion. (Incorrectly matched). 3. Kyoto Protocol: Is an international treaty that commits parties to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, directly addressing Climate Change. (Correctly matched). 4. Ramsar Convention: Focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. It is not specifically about Groundwater Pollution. (Incorrectly matched). 168. Which of the following is incorrectly paired? (1) World Water Day - 22nd March (2) World Environment Day - 22nd April (3) Earth Day - 5th June (4) World Energy Conservation Day - 14th December
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2024 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (International Environmental Conventions and Protocols)
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