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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 1, 3 and 4 only
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference Verified- Statement 1 is correct: The Climate Group is an international non-profit founded in 2004 that runs large global business networks (including RE100, EP100, EV100) to accelerate climate action.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The EP100 initiative is led by The Climate Group in partnership with the Alliance to Save Energy, not the International Energy Agency (IEA).
- Statement 3 is correct: EP100 encourages energy-smart companies to commit to doubling their energy productivity (economic output per unit of energy consumed).
- Statement 4 is correct: Leading Indian corporations, such as Mahindra & Mahindra, Dalmia Cement, and Godrej Industries, are members of EP100.
- Statement 5 is incorrect: The Under2 Coalition Secretariat is managed by The Climate Group, not the IEA.
Checking institutional pairings: EP100 and Under2 Coalition are flagship initiatives managed directly by The Climate Group. Statements 2 and 5 incorrectly substitute the IEA. Eliminating 2 and 5 leads directly to (b).
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