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With reference to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, consider the following statements.
$$1$$. It is an additional agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
$$2$$. The protocol establishes procedures for regulating the import and export of living modified organism from one country to another.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?

The Reef-building corals will not flourish in conditions where
$$1$$. Waters are very deep
$$2$$. Cold currents frequently upwell
$$3$$. There is absence of silt and water is salty
Select the correct answer using the codes given.

With reference to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), consider the following statements.
$$1$$. These are standards for ambient air quality set by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
$$2$$. The CPCB has been conferred this power by the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, $$1981$$.
$$3$$. The measurement of air quality is based on eight pollutants, namely, $$PM10,\, PM2.5, \,NO2, \,SO2, \,CO, \,O3, \,NH3$$, and $$Pb$$.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?

With reference to the National Biodiversity Authority of India, consider the following statements.
$$1$$. It was set upto implement the Wildlife Protection Act, $$1972$$.
$$2$$. It has been conferred the status of an Autonomous body.
$$3$$. It performs facilitative, regulatory and advisory function for Government of India on issues pertaining biodiversity and its conservation.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?

How does the National Green Tribunal helps in protecting Environment and Ecology?
$$1$$. Disposing off cases relating to environment protection
$$2$$. Enforcing legal rights relating to environment
$$3$$. Providing relied and compensation for damages to persons a property on environment related issue's.
Select the correct answer from the codes given.

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

The Saumitra Chaudari Committee is related to __________.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about $$REDD$$?
$$1$$. Its objective is to mitigate climate change through reducing net emissions of greenhouse gases through enhanced forest management in developing countries.
$$2$$. $$REDD+$$ is essentially a vehicle to financially reward developing countries for their verified efforts to reduce emissions respectively.

With reference to 'Eco Sensitive Zone' (ESA), consider the following statements.
$$1$$. ESA is the area that is declared under the Environment Protection Act, $$1986$$.
$$2$$. The purpose of the declaration of ESA is to prohibit all kinds of human activities in these zones except agriculture.
$$3$$. The same criteria of ESA have been used by the government to declare No Development Zone's.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?

With reference to Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol, consider the following statements.
11. It is the main source of income for the UNFCCC Adaptation Fund.
Which of the statement(s) given is/are incorrect?