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

What is essentially discussed in the above passage?

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Explanation

Statement A is correct. The passage mentions the financial obligations of developed nations under the UNFCCC and how funding remains a debated issue, suggesting a conflict regarding financial support for climate change mitigation and adaptation plans.

Statement B is incorrect. The passage does not discuss resource exploitation; instead, it focuses on the financial obligations of developed nations and the need for funds for climate change plans in developing countries.

Statement C is incorrect. The passage does not mention political will or issues related to the lack of it in adaptation planning. It focuses on the financial aspects and obligations of developed countries under the UNFCCC.

Statement D is incorrect. The passage does not discuss governance problems in developing nations. It focuses primarily on the financial aspects and the debate over funding from developed nations for climate change efforts.

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