UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2016

Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to 1. protection of biodiversity 2. resilience of forest ecosystems 3. poverty reduction Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Answer

Correct Answer

1 and 2 only

Explanation

Per the official key, effective UN-REDD+ implementation is credited with contributing to protection of biodiversity and resilience of forest ecosystems, making 1 and 2 correct, while poverty reduction (statement 3) is treated as not being a direct contribution attributed in this context.

Topics: climate change, environment, forest conservation, redd+ programme