Consider the following statements regarding The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI): 1. It was founded by R K Pachauri. 2. It acts as a knowledge center to cultivate action-oriented research in areas of climate change, environment, energy, and sustainable development. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements regarding The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI):
1. It was founded by R K Pachauri.
2. It acts as a knowledge center to cultivate action-oriented research in areas of climate change, environment, energy, and sustainable development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Founded in 1974 by Mr Darbari S Seth & Dr R K Pachauri, TERI began as a knowledge center to cultivate action-oriented research in areas of climate change, environment, energy, and sustainable development.

Over the last 40 years, the organization has worked with the government to create policies for energy conservation.
On the other hand, it has worked at the grassroots, developing energy efficiency solutions for India’s small and medium businesses.
TERI has also worked intensively towards developing lighting and cooking solutions that have impacted over 4.5 million people in India and Africa.

It has pioneered the use of biotechnology in the petroleum and agriculture sectors in India.
It is globally distinguished for hosting the World Sustainable Development Conference, one of the largest international summits dedicated to accelerating the pursuit of sustainable development.

Source: https://www.teriin.org/history

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