Green India Mission Objectives
Question
Which of the following best describes/describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India?
- 1.
Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets thereby implementing the 'green accounting'
- 2.
Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future
- 3.
Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures
Options
1 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Green India Mission, under the National Action Plan on Climate Change, aims specifically at restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change through adaptation and mitigation measures. Statement 1 refers to green accounting/green budgeting, which is a separate initiative. Statement 2 about a second green revolution for agricultural output and food security is not the primary aim of Green India Mission, though it may support agricultural sustainability indirectly. Statement 3 correctly captures the core objective of restoring forests and addressing climate change. Green India Mission focuses on afforestation, forest conservation, and reducing carbon footprint.
Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2016
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q33
Subject
Environment
Sub-topic
Forest Conservation and Climate Action
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Environment and Forest Policy 2015-2016
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