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Mains Prelims

Q59 · UPSC Prelims 2021 · Set A · Environment and Ecology

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In the context of India's preparation for Climate- Smart Agriculture, consider the following statements:1.The 'Climate-Smart Village' approach in India is a part of a project led by the Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), an international research programme.2.The project of CCAFS is carried out under Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) headquartered in France.3.The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in India is one of the CGIAR's research centres.Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Correct answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2 only

    1 and 2 only. ICRISAT is also a CGIAR centre.

  2. B

    2 and 3 only

    2 and 3 only. CCAFS Climate-Smart Village in India is also true.

  3. C

    1 and 3 only

    1 and 3 only. CGIAR’s French HQ limb also holds.

  4. D

    1, 2 and 3

    All three. CCAFS (CGIAR) Climate-Smart Villages; CGIAR HQ in France; ICRISAT Hyderabad is a CGIAR centre.

Summary. Official key is (d) 1, 2 and 3. Climate-Smart Village work in India sat under CCAFS, a CGIAR programme. CGIAR’s headquarters is in France. ICRISAT is one of CGIAR’s centres.

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  1. 2018 · Q35 · General Studies · 2 marks

    With reference to the 'Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. GACSA is an outcome of the Climate Summit held in Paris in 2015. 2. Membership of GACSA does not create any binding obligations. 3. India was instrumental in the creation of GACSA. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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