Consider the following statements regarding “The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)”:1. It was launched in 2018.2. It consists of eight missions.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: B

Notes:

Explanation: The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) was released by the Prime Minister on 30th June 2008.

It outlines a national strategy that aims to enable the country to adapt to climate change and enhance the ecological sustainability of India ‘s development path.
It stresses that maintaining a high growth rate is essential for increasing living standards of the vast majority of people of India and reducing their vulnerability to the impacts of climate change.
There are eight ―National Missions which form the core of the National Action Plan.
They focus on promoting understanding of climate change, adaptation and mitigation, energy efficiency and natural resource conservation.

Source: https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2021/dec/doc202112101.pdf