Question
UPSC Prelims 2026 Question:
Consider the following statements with reference to India's response to climate change:
- India's Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) is a crucial tool for achieving net zero emissions by 2070.
- India's 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) submitted in December, 2024 recorded around 8% decrease in Greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 over 2019.
- Climate-resilient development necessarily depends on quick and short-term achievement of emission reduction targets.
Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct?
- Statement I is empirically supported by statement II.
- Statement III contradicts the approach implicit in statement I.
- Statement I and statement III together establish the premise of long-term sustainability.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 2: 1 and 2
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
- India's LT-LEDS is indeed a strategic tool for achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, as pledged at COP26. So, statement 1 is correct.
- India's 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) highlighted a 7.93 per cent reduction in GHG emissions in 2020 compared to 2019, submitted to the UNFCCC on December 30, 2024. The question states "around 8%" which is an acceptable approximation of 7.93%. So, statement 2 is correct.
- Climate-resilient development is a long-term endeavour, not dependent on quick and short-term targets. This is directly contradicted by LT-LEDS itself. So, statement 3 is correct.
Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer
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