GK Question

technology medium mcq

Which standard ensures carbon offset projects deliver real, additional, and permanent emission reductions?

  1. Gold Standard
  2. Verra VCS
  3. Both A and B
  4. Neither

Answer: Both A and B

Gold Standard and Verra's Verified Carbon Standard certify offset projects with rigorous methodologies: additionality, permanence, leakage prevention. Critical for carbon market integrity and climate finance.

Topic Carbon Markets
Exam Relevance UPSC, Banking, SSC