Correct option is C
· A. Disaster Management Act: This was passed in 2005, which corresponds to III in List II.
· B. Kyoto Protocol: This was adopted in 1997, which corresponds to IV in List II.
· C. Montreal Protocol: This was signed in 1987, which corresponds to I in List II.
· D. National Action Plan on Climate Change: This was launched in 2008, which corresponds to II in List II.
Thus, the correct match is A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II.
Explanation of other options: · Option (a): Incorrect because the matching of years for the Kyoto Protocol and National Action Plan on Climate Change is incorrect.
· Option (b): The year for the Montreal Protocol and Kyoto Protocol is incorrect.
· Option (d): The year for the Disaster Management Act is incorrect.
Information Booster: 1. Disaster Management Act (2005): Created to provide a framework for disaster management, focusing on mitigation, preparedness, and response.
2. Kyoto Protocol (1997): An international treaty where developed nations committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Montreal Protocol (1987): An agreement to phase out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances.
4. National Action Plan on Climate Change (2008): India’s national plan to combat climate change, addressing various impacts and mitigation measures.