India First Biennial Update Report to UNFCCC - January 2016

1. According to the report , India's total Green House Gas (GHG) emission in 2010 was :
   1. 2.13 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
   2. 5.14 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
   3. 3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
   4. None of the above
2. According to the report, what is the percentage rise in India's GHG emission from the year 2000 to 2010?
   1. 10%
   2. 40%
   3. 25%
   4. 33%
3. According to the report, which one of these 5 sectors is the biggest contributor to India's GHG emission?
   1. Agricultural
   2. Energy
   3. Industrial processes and product use (IPPU)
   4. Waste and land use
   5. Land-use, Change and Forestry (LULUCF)
4. Which of the following is not a Green House Gas?
   1. Hydroflurocarbons
   2. Perfluorocarbons
   3. Sulfur Hexafluoride
   4. Nitric oxide
5. The voluntary pledge by India to reduce its GHG emission intensity ,as percentage of GDP is :
   1. 20–25 per cent by 2020, compared with the 2005 level
   2. To peak emission intensity by 2030
   3. 25-30 per cent by 2020, compared with the 2005 level
   4. Both a and c
6. Arrange the following countries in ascending order of their GHG emission : USA, China and India
   1. China – USA –India
   2. USA – India - China
   3. India – USA – China
   4. India – China -USA

 Answers:

1. a
2. b
3. b, the energy sector constitutes electricity production, fuel combustion in industries ,transport and and fugitive emissions. This sector contributes 71% of total GHG emission in India.
4. d, Nitrous oxide is the correct answer
5. a
6. c
   Note: BUR has been prepared by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change under its NATCOM project funded by Global Environment Facility (GEF) through UNDP