Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Environment and Natural Resources

Question:

Read the passage and answer the following question.

The Indian government is already participating in global efforts through a number of programmes. For example, India's National Auto-fuel policy mandates cleaner fuels for vehicles. The Energy Conservation Act passed in 2001, outlines initiatives to improve energy efficiency. Similarly, the Electricity Act of 2003 encourages the use of renewable energy. Recent trends in importing natural gas and encouraging the adoption of clean coal technologies show that India has been making real efforts. The government is also keen to launch a National Mission on Biodiesel, using about 11 million hectares of land to produce biodiesel by 2011-2012. India ratified the Paris Climate Agreement on 2 October 2016. And India has one of the largest renewable energy programmes in the world. A review of the implementation of the agreements at the Earth Summit in Rio was undertaken by India in 1997.

Which of the following indicates India's efforts in environmental protection?

Options:

Using non-renewable energy sources

Adoption of clean coal technology

Listing fossil fuels

Not importing Natural Gas

Correct Answer:

Adoption of clean coal technology

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - Adoption of clean coal technology

The Indian government is already participating in global efforts through a number of programmes. For example, India's National Auto-fuel policy mandates cleaner fuels for vehicles. The Energy Conservation Act passed in 2001, outlines initiatives to improve energy efficiency. Similarly, the Electricity Act of 2003 encourages the use of renewable energy. Recent trends in importing natural gas and encouraging the adoption of clean coal technologies show that India has been making real efforts.