UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

The CDM allows developed countries with emission reduction commitments to invest in projects in developing countries that cut or remove greenhouse gas emissions. These projects generate certified emission reduction units that developed countries can use toward their own targets, while host countries gain technology and sustainable development benefits.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because the CDM is a cooperative mechanism for emission reductions, not a system of trade sanctions.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect as the CDM does not involve military assistance; it focuses on climate-friendly projects and finance.

Option C:
Option C is correct since it captures the core idea of project-based emission reductions in developing countries that create certified credits for use by developed countries under the Kyoto Protocol.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect; the CDM does not ban fossil fuel use in developing countries but encourages cleaner alternatives and incremental reductions from a baseline.