Question

Which among the following are TRUE about the global commons? a. The Earth’s atmosphere, Antarctica, ocean floor and outer space are considered as part of the global commons. b. The global commons are outside sovereign jurisdiction. c. The question of managing the global commons has reflected the North-South divide. d. The countries of the North are more concerned about the protection of the global commons than the countries of the South.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Option a) and d) are right.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Options A, B and C are TRUE about Global Commons.

Explanation:

Global commons are the resources that doesn’t belong to a particular individual but to a whole community i.e. shared by all. Therefore, Antarctica, Earth’s atmosphere are regions which are not owned by anyone but shared by all.  

Inequalities have been reflected between north and south because for managing global commons. The approach northern and southern countries take to tackle the environmental crisis re different. But all the countries are equally worried about conserving the environment. So, only statement D is not true.