Carbon - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following acts as carbon sinks?

1) Blue carbon
2) Brown Carbon
3) Green Carbon
4) Yellow Carbon
5) Black Carbon

a. Only 1 and 3
b. Only 1, 2 and 3
c. Only 1, 2, 3 and 5
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1 and 3

Explanation:
Blue Carbon refers to coastal, aquatic and marine carbon sinks held by indicative vegetation, marine organisms and sediments. Green Carbon refers to carbon removed and stored in plants and soil by processes like photosynthesis. Black and Brown Carbon contribute to atmospheric green house gases.

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