Which one of the following is correct regarding Montreal protocol
A. It aims at controlling the production and consumption of ozone depleting substances.
B. It aims at reducing global warming.
C. It aims at stabilizing Green House gases.
D. None of the statements is correct.
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Right Answer is: A
SOLUTION
Montreal Protocol is related to substances that deplete the ozone layer. Hence, option A is correct. It is an international treaty which aims at controlling the production and consumption of ozone depleting substances. Protect ozone layer by phasing out CFCs, HCFCs etc.
Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty under the UNFCCC with aim to reduce the onset of global warming by reducing greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere to a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system (Article 2).
UNFCCC:-United Nations Convention on Climate Change aims at stabilizing green house gas concentration in atmosphere. India has signed the Montreal Protocol in 1992.