UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2016

Which of the following best describes 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.

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

3 only

Explanation

The Green India Mission, one of the missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change, focuses on restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change through adaptation and mitigation, making only statement 3 correct.

Topics: climate change missions, environment, green india mission, national missions