Question

Choose the statement that is incorrect as per the passage -

• A. The Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge aims to triple global renewable capacity.
• B. India's absence from the list of 118 countries that joined the pledge came as a surprise.
• C. As G20 President, India has pushed for adoption of a cardinal target for the tripling of renewable energy.
• D. In its efforts, India was supported by only the European Union and its member states.
• A. G20
• B. India, China, and Russia
• C. COP28
• D. EU
• A. since India has a domestic target of increasing its renewable energy capacity.
• B. since India, China, and Russia are the only G20 countries not to have done so.
• C. since the pledge seeks to double the global energy efficiency improvement rate.
• D. since India has pushed for the adoption of a numerical target for renewable energy as G20 President.
• A. its requirements for renewable energy are way exceeding its target capacity.
• B. it was not supported by other nations except EU.
• C. it wants to invest in coal energy.
• D. China and Russia have also not signed it.
• A. commitment
• B. aspiration
• C. pledge
• D. capacity

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

In the passage, it is clear that India was pushing for the adoption of a target for renewable energy but was not solely supported by the European Union. The statement (C) incorrectly limits the support to only the EU and its member states. The passage suggests that the international collaboration involved multiple countries, not just the EU. Hence, (D) is the incorrect statement.

Answer 2

The passage specifically mentions that the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge is tied to COP28, which played a role in initiating the pledge. The correct entity behind the pledge is COP28, which is a major platform for international climate and energy agreements. Therefore, (C) is the correct answer.

Answer 3

The passage highlights that India's absence from the pledge is surprising because India, as G20 President, had actively pushed for a numerical target for renewable energy. This push implies that India was a key player in advocating for renewable energy goals at an international level, making its absence from the pledge unusual. Thus, (D) is the correct answer.

Answer 4

India’s absence from the pledge may be attributed to its ongoing investment in energy sources such as coal. While renewable energy is a priority for India, its energy mix is still heavily dependent on coal. This reason aligns with the context of India not joining the pledge, unlike its G20 counterparts who may be pushing for more renewable-focused policies. Therefore, (C) is the correct answer.

Answer 5

The term “aspiration” refers to a strong desire or ambition to achieve something, typically a long-term goal. In the context of the passage, India’s pursuit of renewable energy and international agreements aligns with the idea of aspiration. Thus, (B) aspiration is the correct choice.