GATE 2024 AR — Planning – Question 24

Planning Policy and Practice · Policies and programs for planning in India · 1 mark · Multiple select

Which commitments belong to India’s updated 2022 nationally determined contribution?

Reduce GDP emissions intensity 45% by 2030 from 2005
About 50% cumulative installed electric capacity from nonfossil sources by 2030
Net-zero emissions by 2030
Cut projected carbon emissions 1 billion tonnes during 2022–2025

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Correct answer: (A) Reduce GDP emissions intensity 45% by 2030 from 2005; (B) About 50% cumulative installed electric capacity from nonfossil sources by 2030

Explanation

The updated contribution includes 45% emissions-intensity reduction and about 50% installed electric-power capacity from nonfossil sources by 2030, A, B. India’s stated net-zero target is 2070, not 2030. D uses an incorrect time interval and is not the matching updated commitment.

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