Which of the following is/are elements of India's 'Panchamrit' view on climate change ?
1. India will reach its non-fossil energy capacity of 500 GW by 2030.
2. India will meet 50% of its energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Both 1 and 2
Correct AnswerNeither 1 nor 2
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Statement 1: "India will reach its non-fossil energy capacity of 500 GW by 2030" – This is correct. It’s one of the five ‘Panchamrit’ climate commitments announced by India at COP26.
- Statement 2: "India will meet 50% of its energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030" – This is also correct and is another component of the ‘Panchamrit’ commitments.
- Option 3: Both statements are correct.
- Other options (1, 2, 4): They do not fully capture both elements as given in the question.
Option: 3 (Both 1 and 2) is correct.
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By: Parvesh Mehta