Question

Kyoto protocol deals with …………….
a. Reduction of emission of greenhouse gases.
b. Reduction of emission of nitrogen dioxide gas.
c. Reduction of nuclear weapons
d. Reduction of ozone depleting substance

Answer 1

Hint:
The greenhouse effect is the heating effect of the sun on greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide), which trap this heat in our atmosphere. The more these gases exist, the more heat is prevented from escaping into space, and therefore, the more heat the earth has.

Complete answer:
The "Kyoto Protocol", also known as the "Kyoto Accord", is an international treaty between industrialized countries that sets mandatory limits on greenhouse gas emissions.

Although the greenhouse effect is essential for survival on the planet, excessive greenhouse gas emissions can cause global warming to exceed expectations. The purpose of the "Kyoto Protocol" is to stabilize human emissions at a level that will not cause further damage to the atmosphere.

The initial treaty was signed in Kyoto, Japan in 1997. The agreement outlines emission targets. Implementation requires participating members to formulate policies and measures to reduce and offset domestic emissions and increase the absorption of greenhouse gases. Other norms include requirements for accountability, compliance and reporting. The agreement expired at the end of 2012. The members agreed to extend the agreement, effective from 2013 to 2020.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note:
The "Kyoto Protocol" is supervised by the "United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change" (UNFCCC). As of the end of 2013, all UN member states had signed and ratified the treaty except Andorra, Canada, South Sudan and the United States. All 28 EU countries have also signed the agreement.