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India signed and ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol in August 2002. India, China and other developing countries were exempt from the requirements of the Kyoto Protocol because their contribution to the emission of greenhouse gases during the industrialisation period (that is believed to be causing today's global warming and climate change) was not significant. However, the critics of the Kyoto Protocol point out that sooner or later, both India and China, along with other developing countries, will be among the leading contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. At the G-8 meeting in June 2005, India pointed out that the per capita emission rates of the developing countries are a tiny fraction of those in the developed world. Following the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, India is of the view that the major responsibility of curbing emission rests with the developed countries, which have accumulated emissions over a long period of time.

India's international negotiating position relies heavily on principles of historical responsibility, as enshrined in UNFCCC. This acknowledges that developed countries are responsible for most historical and current greenhouse gas emissions, and emphasizes that 'economic and social development are the first and overriding priorities of the developing country parties'. So India is wary of recent discussions within UNFCCC about introducing binding commitments on rapidly industrialising countries (such as Brazil, China and India) to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. India feels this contravenes the very spirit of UNFCCC.

The Indian government is already participating in global efforts through a number of programmes. For example, India's National Auto-fuel Policy mandates cleaner fuels for vehicles. The Energy Conservation Act, passed in 2001, outlines initiatives to improve energy efficiency. Similarly, the Electricity Act of 2003 encourages the use of renewable energy. Recent trends in importing natural gas and encouraging the adoption of clean coal technologies show that India has been making real efforts. The government is also keen to launch a National Mission on Biodiesel, using about 11 million hectares of land to produce biodiesel by 2011-2012. India ratified the Paris Climate Agreement on 2 October 2016.

Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding India's participation in global environmental efforts?

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Three statements are in the passage. Check what the Biodiesel Mission aims for.
Updated On: Oct 1, 2026
  • The Energy Conservation Act outlines initiatives to improve energy efficiency.
  • The Electricity Act encourages the use of renewable energy.
  • National Auto-fuel Policy mandates cleaner fuels for vehicles.
  • The National Mission on Biodiesel pushes to increase imports of biodiesel by 2030.
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Question.
This is a NOT correct type question. Three options agree with the passage and one does not. We must find the one that disagrees.

Step 2: Recall the third paragraph.
The passage lists the Auto-fuel Policy for cleaner vehicle fuel, the Energy Conservation Act of 2001 for energy efficiency, the Electricity Act of 2003 for renewable energy, and a planned National Mission on Biodiesel.

Step 3: Check option 1.
The passage says the Energy Conservation Act outlines initiatives to improve energy efficiency. So the statement is correct, and option 1 is not the answer.

Step 4: Check option 2.
The passage says the Electricity Act encourages renewable energy. So the statement is correct, and option 2 is not the answer.

Step 5: Check option 3.
The passage says the National Auto-fuel Policy mandates cleaner fuels for vehicles. So the statement is correct, and option 3 is not the answer.

Step 6: Check option 4.
The passage says the Mission aims to use about 11 million hectares of land to produce biodiesel by 2011-2012. It speaks of production, not imports, and the year is 2011-2012, not 2030. So this statement is wrong.

Final Answer:
The incorrect statement is option 4.
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