Which of the following statements about National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) with reference to India is/are correct ? 1. It emphasises that maintaining a high growth rate is essential for raising the living standards of the vast majority of the

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Q: 82 (CDS-II/2023)
Which of the following statements about
National Action Plan on Climate Change
(NAPCC) with reference to India is/are
correct ?
1. It emphasises that maintaining a high
growth rate is essential for raising the
living standards of the vast majority of
the people of India and reducing their
vulnerability to the impact of climate
change.
2. It was released in 2014.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below :

question_subject: 

Ecology

question_exam: 

CDS-II

The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) was launched in 2008, not 2014, as indicated by multiple sources, including the Prime Minister's Council on Climate Change. The plan emphasizes that maintaining a high growth rate is essential for raising the living standards of the vast majority of the people of India and reducing their vulnerability to the impact of climate change. Therefore, statement 1 is correct, and statement 2 is incorrect.