India's Climate Change Framework
Question
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?
Options
1 only
1 and 2
2 and 3
3 only
Explanation
Relationships 1 and 2 are correct. Relationship 1 is correct because India's actual data showing reduced emissions during economic shifts (recorded in BUR-4) provides real-world validation that supports the long-term decarbonization goals outlined in the LT-LEDS document. Relationship 2 is correct because Statement III focuses on rapid, short-term emission reductions, which directly contradicts the multi-decadal, structurally managed transition strategy established in the LT-LEDS framework. Relationship 3 is incorrect because a narrow, short-term approach ignores long-term structural adaptation and sustainability requirements.
Question details
Year
2026
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q31
Subject
Environment
Sub-topic
Climate Change & Negotiations
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Current-affairs-linked
Source hint
India's LT-LEDS Report / BUR-4 Submission 2024
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