Prelims 2026 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.21

Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2026 • Q.21

Climate Change Policy

Consider the following statements with reference to India's response to climate change: I. India's Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) is a crucial tool for achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. II. India's 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) submitted in December, 2024 recorded around 8% decrease in Greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 over 2019. III. 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.

2026 Prelims • Paper 1 (GS)

Q.20 Q.22

Syllabus Connection

General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization. (Prelims)

NCERT Connection

Ch.12: World Climate and Climate Change

Geography • Class 11 • Class 11 World Physical Geography

Ch.9: Environment and Sustainable Development

Economics • Class 11 • Class 11 Indian Economic Development