Q. With reference to India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the period 2031–2035 under the Paris Agreement, consider the following statements:
1.India’s NDC include creating a carbon sink of 3.5 to 4.0 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent through forest and tree cover by 2035.
2.The targets relating to reducing the emissions intensity of GDP are kept as same as before.
3.The targets under India’s NDCs are legally binding and enforceable under international law.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 only
- NDCs are voluntary national climate action plans by countries under the Paris Agreement. India’s updated targets include reducing the emissions intensity of GDP by 47% from 2005 levels by 2035, increasing the share of non-fossil fuel-based installed electricity capacity to 60%, and creating a carbon sink of 3.5 to 4.0 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent through forest and tree cover by 2035.
Source: PIB
