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Q98. Consider the following statements: 1. "The Climate Group" is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them. 2. The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative "EP100". 3. EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals. 4. Some Indian companies are members of EP100. 5. The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the 'Under2 Coalition'. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. "The Climate Group" is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them.
  2. The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative "EP100".
  3. EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals.
  4. Some Indian companies are members of EP100.
  5. The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the 'Under2 Coalition'. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2022 • Environment and Ecology

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.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

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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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2022 (Q98)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Climate Change & Global Warming
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 1, 3 and 4 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2022 Q98

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2022 GS Paper I Question 98 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2022 Environment and Ecology (Climate Change & Global Warming) question is Option (B): "1, 3 and 4 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2022 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Environment and Ecology" and micro-topic "Climate Change & Global Warming". You can explore all repeated questions from Climate Change & Global Warming in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Climate Change & Global Warming UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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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