UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

The Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme is primarily associated with:

  1. Improving energy efficiency in designated industrial sectors
  2. Providing minimum support prices for agricultural commodities
  3. Regulating foreign portfolio investment
  4. Administering protected monuments

Answer

Correct Answer

Improving energy efficiency in designated industrial sectors

Explanation

Improving energy efficiency in designated industrial sectors is correct because it matches the source facts. The other options either reverse the figures, confuse two separate institutions or instruments, or introduce a date, threshold or association not stated in the source.

Topics: designated industrial sectors, energy efficiency, environment, pat scheme