Paper 1 · People, Development and Environment
The Government of India submitted its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) targets to the UNFCCC. Which of the following statements are true? 1. To reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% by 2030 from the 2005 level. 2. To achieve about 40% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030. 3. To create an additional carbon sink of 2.5-3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent through additional forest and tree cover by 2030.
- Reduce the emissions intensity of GDP by 33-35% by 2030 from 2005 level
- Achieve about 40% installed electric power capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030
- Create an additional carbon sink of 2.5-3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2030
A1 and 2 only
B1 and 3 only
C1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct
D2 and 3 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 and 3 — All three targets are true, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★All three targets are true, so that is the answer.
★India aims to cut its GDP emissions intensity by 33-35% by 2030.
★It aims for about 40% installed power capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030.
★It aims to add a carbon sink of 2.5-3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.
★So each of the three targets is true.
★So the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
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