The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released Synthesis Report (SYR). With reference to this report consider the following statements:1.As per the report, the world is not doing enough to limit global temperatures from breaching the 1.5C threshold.2.As per the report, India is among the countries that face the minimum risk from climate change’s impact.3.The report states that finance flows from developed to developing countries has fallen short of the levels needed to meet climate goals across all sectors and regions. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released Synthesis Report (SYR). With reference to this report consider the following statements:
1.As per the report, the world is not doing enough to limit global temperatures from breaching the 1.5C threshold.
2.As per the report, India is among the countries that face the minimum risk from climate change’s impact.
3.The report states that finance flows from developed to developing countries has fallen short of the levels needed to meet climate goals across all sectors and regions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 3 are correct. As per the report, the world is not doing enough to limit global temperatures from breaching the 1.5C threshold. The report states that finance flows from developed to developing countries has fallen short of the levels needed to meet climate goals across all sectors and regions.

Statement 2 is incorrect. As per the report, India is among the countries that face the highest risk from climate change’s impact.

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