State PCS PYQPrelims 2024

UPPCS · Question 47

What does the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) emphasize regarding reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? 1. Gradual and limited reductions are enough. 2. Deep, rapid and sustained reductions are essential. Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

  1. Both 1 and 2
  2. Neither 1 nor 2
  3. Only 1
  4. Only 2
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Answer: (D) Only 2

Explanation

IPCC AR6 stresses deep, rapid and sustained emission cuts to limit warming to 1.5-2 degrees C.