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Q54·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2016

UN-REDD+ Programme

EnvironmentClimate Change and Forest ConservationStatement-basedMediumStatic

Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to

1protection of biodiversity
2resilience of forest ecosystems
3poverty reduction
  1. 1.

    protection of biodiversity

  2. 2.

    resilience of forest ecosystems

  3. 3.

    poverty reduction

Options

a

1 and 2 only

b

3 only

c

2 and 3 only

d

1, 2 and 3

Answer

Explanation

UN-REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) is a global programme that addresses multiple objectives. Proper implementation can protect biodiversity through forest conservation (Statement 1 - correct), enhance resilience of forest ecosystems by preventing degradation (Statement 2 - correct), and contribute to poverty reduction by creating economic incentives for forest conservation and sustainable development for indigenous and local communities (Statement 3 - correct). All three statements are correct.

Question details

Year

2016

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q54

Subject

Environment

Sub-topic

Climate Change and Forest Conservation

Type

Statement-based

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Static

Source hint

UNFCCC Climate Programs

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