Question

Assertion (A): India, China and other developing countries were exempted from the requirements of Kyoto Protocol.

Reason (R): Their contribution to the emission of green house gases during the industrialisation period was not significant.

Options

• Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

• Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

• (A) is correct and (R) is incorrect.

• (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct.

Answer 1

Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Explanation:

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement that establishes objectives for industrialized nations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. In 1997, Kyoto, Japan, adopted this protocol in accordance with the principles outlined in the UNFCCC.