With reference to the 'New York Declaration on Forests', which of the following statements are correct?1.It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014.2.It endorses a global timeline to end the loss of forests.3.It is a legally binding international declaration.4.It is endorsed by governments, big companies and indigenous communities.5.India was one of the signatories at its inception.Select the correct answer using the code given below

1. A

   1, 2 and 4

   1, 2 and 4. Endorsed at the 2014 UN Climate Summit; a timeline to end forest loss; governments, firms and indigenous groups. Not legally binding; India was not an inception signatory.

2. B

   1, 3 and 5

   1, 3 and 5. Binding and India-at-start both fail.

3. C

   3 and 4

   3 and 4. Not a treaty.

4. D

   2 and 5

   2 and 5. India-at-inception is false.

Summary. Official key is (a) 1, 2 and 4. The New York Declaration on Forests (2014 Climate Summit) is a voluntary pledge with a halt-deforestation timeline, signed by governments, companies and indigenous organisations. It is not legally binding, and India was not among the original endorsers.