In which year did India join 160 countries that have signed and ratified Kyoto Protocol?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 2002
India signed and ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol in August 2002.
Note: A same/similar question was asked in CUET (UG) in the papers below.
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* A similar question.
NCERT (2026-27): “India’s Stand on Environmental Issues … India signed and ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol in August 2002. India, China and other developing countries were exempt from the requirements of the Kyoto Protocol…” |