Question

Which of the following international multilateral agreements (conventions, protocols) from Column I match with the entries in Column II?

• A. P-(iv), Q-(iii), R-(ii), S-(i)
• B. P-(iv), Q-(ii), R-(iii), S-(i)
• C. P-(iii), Q-(i), R-(ii), S-(iv)
• D. P-(i), Q-(iii), R-(iv), S-(ii)

Hint:

When matching international agreements, focus on the key environmental issue each protocol or convention aims to address.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Let’s match the international agreements with the corresponding issues:
P. Ramsar Convention: The Ramsar Convention deals with the conservation of wetlands, so P matches with (iv) Conservation of wetlands.
Q. Kyoto Protocol: The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty that targets climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, so Q matches with (iii) Climate change.
R. Basel Convention: The Basel Convention focuses on the trans-boundary movement of hazardous wastes, so R matches with (ii) Trans-boundary movement of hazardous wastes.
S. Montreal Protocol: The Montreal Protocol aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out substances that deplete it, so S matches with (i) Ozone depletion.
Thus, the correct matching is P-(iv), Q-(iii), R-(ii), S-(i).
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{(A) P-(iv), Q-(iii), R-(ii), S-(i)}}. \]