MCQ Test: India Unveils Ambitious $21 Trillion Net-Zero Emissions Plan

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What is India's target year for achieving net-zero emissions, according to the newly drafted government plan?

A) 2030 B) 2045 C) 2050 D) 2070

Correct Answer: D) 2070
Full Answer: Ans: d) 2070

Approximately how much financial investment is estimated for India to achieve its net-zero emissions target by 2070?

A) $5 trillion B) $10 trillion C) $21 trillion D) $50 trillion

Correct Answer: C) $21 trillion
Full Answer: Ans: c) $21 trillion

According to the updated scenario in the draft plan, by which year does India intend to reach its peak emissions?

A) 2035 B) 2040 C) 2045 D) 2050

Correct Answer: C) 2045
Full Answer: Ans: c) 2045

Which government body formulated the draft plan outlining India's strategy to achieve net-zero emissions and integrate low-carbon solutions?

A) Ministry of Finance B) Niti Aayog C) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change D) Reserve Bank of India

Correct Answer: B) Niti Aayog
Full Answer: Ans: b) Niti Aayog

How much earlier does India intend to reach its peak emissions compared to its current projected trajectory, as per the draft plan?

A) Five years B) Seven years C) Ten years D) Fifteen years

Correct Answer: C) Ten years
Full Answer: Ans: c) Ten years

What is a primary objective of India's comprehensive plan regarding climate objectives and economic growth?

A) To prioritize economic growth over climate objectives B) To solely focus on industrial expansion C) To align climate objectives with economic growth aspirations D) To reduce reliance on international funding for climate initiatives

Correct Answer: C) To align climate objectives with economic growth aspirations
Full Answer: Ans: c) To align climate objectives with economic growth aspirations

The draft plan envisions what type of solutions for a substantial portion of India's upcoming residential and industrial infrastructure?

A) High-carbon intensive B) Fossil fuel-dependent C) Low-carbon D) Traditional energy-based

Correct Answer: C) Low-carbon
Full Answer: Ans: c) Low-carbon

The urgency for India's accelerated climate timeline is partly attributed to increased instances of which environmental phenomena?

A) Earthquakes and tsunamis B) Volcanic eruptions and droughts C) Deadly floods and heatwaves D) Forest fires and sandstorms

Correct Answer: C) Deadly floods and heatwaves
Full Answer: Ans: c) Deadly floods and heatwaves

India Unveils Ambitious $21 Trillion Net-Zero Emissions Plan