Definition of Carbon Permit Unit

XAT 2013 · General Knowledge · Easy · Environment

What is meaning of one unit carbon permit?

  1. A.

    One cubic meter of carbon dioxide

  2. B.

    One quintal carbon dioxide

  3. C.

    One metric ton of carbon dioxide

  4. D.

    One thousand metric tons of carbon dioxide

  5. E.

    One million ounce of carbon dioxide

Answer

C

Explanation

One carbon permit unit represents the right to emit one metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent.

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