Q33 · UPSC Prelims 2016 · Set A · Economy

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Which of the following best describes/describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India?1.Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets thereby implementing the 'green accounting'.2.Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future.3.Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures.Select the correct answer using the code given below

A 1 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

Correct answer: (c) 3 only

Explanation

  1. A

    1 only

    Green accounting in Union and State budgets. Green India Mission is a NAPCC forestry mission, not a mandate to rewrite budget accounts. Statement 1 is not the aim.

  2. B

    2 and 3 only

    2 and 3 only. A ‘second green revolution’ for food security is not GIM’s stated aim. Statement 2 is the extra.

  3. C

    3 only

    Statement 3 only. National Mission for a Green India (NAPCC) aims to restore and enhance forest and tree cover and to use forests in climate adaptation and mitigation. That stored letter is the official key.

  4. D

    1, 2 and 3

    All three. Statements 1 and 2 are not GIM’s core aim, so all three cannot be the key.

Summary. Official key is (c) 3 only. Green India Mission is about forest cover and climate response, not green budgeting or a second Green Revolution. Honour the stored letter (c).

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