Question

    What is the significance of celebrating World Ozone Day on 16th September each year?

    A To mark the founding of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP). Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To commemorate the signing of the Kyoto Protocol. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To raise awareness about climate change and its impact on the ozone layer. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To celebrate the entry into force of the Montreal Protocol. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E To promote the use of ozone-friendly refrigerants. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: World Ozone Day is celebrated on 16th September each year to commemorate the signing of the Montreal Protocol, which is an international environmental treaty aimed at phasing out the production and consumption of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS). This treaty came into force on this day in 1987.

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