Passage

Climate change is a complex policy issue with financial implications. Developing countries like India need funds to design and implement adaptation and mitigation plans. However, funding from developed nations, as obligated under the UNFCCC due to their GHG contributions, remains a debated issue.
QUESTION

CSAT

Easy

Comprehension

Prelims 2015

According to the passage, which of the following is a matter of intense debate under the UNFCCC?

  1. The scale and size of required financial support.
  2. Crop loss due to climate change in developing countries.
  3. Enhancing mitigation and adaptation actions in developing nations.

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Explanation

Statement 1 is correct. The passage specifically mentions that developing countries need funds for adaptation and mitigation plans, and that funding from developed countries is a debated issue under the UNFCCC. This suggests that the scale and size of the required financial support is a matter of debate.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The passage does not mention crop loss as a subject of debate. It focuses on the financial aspects and the obligation of developed countries to provide funds.

Statement 3 is correct. The passage talks about developing countries needing funds to design and implement adaptation and mitigation plans, which directly relates to enhancing these actions.

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