Which of the following is a feature of the 'Paris Agreement' on climate change? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a feature of the 'Paris Agreement' on climate change?
A. A treaty limited to developed countries only
B. Only a voluntary declaration without any reporting requirements
C. A global framework under which countries submit nationally determined contributions to limit global warming
D. A legally binding set of identical emission targets for all countries
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Paris Agreement establishes a framework in which each party submits successive nationally determined contributions (NDCs) outlining its climate actions, with the collective aim of limiting global temperature rise.

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Question #1
In the context of public finance, 'Vertical Fiscal Imbalance' refers to:
A. Only the primary deficit
B. Imbalance between revenue and expenditure of the same level of government
C. Mismatch between revenue-raising powers and expenditure responsibilities across different levels of government
D. Imbalance between capital and revenue budgets only

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Vertical fiscal imbalance arises when the revenue powers and expenditure responsibilities of different tiers of government (Centre and States) are mismatched.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
In the context of behavioural finance, the 'Disposition Effect' refers to:
A. Perfectly rational realisation of gains and losses
B. Only the effect of taxes on trading
C. The tendency to sell losers and hold winners
D. The tendency of investors to sell winning investments too early and hold losing investments too long

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The disposition effect is the empirical regularity that investors are more likely to realise gains than losses, consistent with prospect-theory value functions and the reluctance to admit mistakes.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The 'Agreement on Agriculture' under WTO came into force in which year?
A. 1994
B. 1998
C. 1995
D. 2000

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Agreement on Agriculture came into force in 1995.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1