Paper 1 · People, Development and Environment
Which of the following statements are true in the context of the COP27 meeting held at Sharm el-Sheikh (Egypt) in November 2022? (a) The concept of 'loss and damage' from climate-induced disasters was accepted, important for small island states and other vulnerable nations. (b) Mitigation was discussed to keep global temperatures below 2 degrees Celsius. (c) India wanted to include a commitment to phase down all fossil fuels, not just coal.
AThe concept of 'loss and damage' from climate disasters was accepted
BMitigation was discussed to keep global temperatures below 2 degrees Celsius
CIndia wanted a commitment to phase down all fossil fuels, not just coal
DAll of the above ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) All of the above — All these statements about COP27 are true, so the answer is all of the above.
Explanation
★All these statements about COP27 are true, so the answer is all of the above.
★COP27 accepted the concept of loss and damage from climate disasters.
★It discussed mitigation to keep temperatures below 2 degrees Celsius.
★India wanted a commitment to phase down all fossil fuels, not just coal.
★So each statement is true.
★So the answer is all of the above.
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