**Question:** Consider the following statements: (1) The average temperature of India has increased by about 0.7°C since 1901. (2) India will get its non-fossil energy capacity to 550 GW by 2050. (3) In 2019, China emitted 50 percent of the world GHGs. (4) India will achieve the target of Net Zero carbon emissions by 2070.
**Options:**
(A) (3) and (4) only
(B) (1) and (2) only
(C) (2) and (4) only
(D) (1) and (4) only
**Correct Answer:** D
**Explanation:** Climate targets: Statement 1 is correct – India’s temperature increased by 0.7°C since 1901. Statement 4 is correct – India targets Net Zero by 2070. Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect.
*Published: September 04, 2025 at 10:22 AM*
*Tags: HPAS 2023, Prelims, General Studies, Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service*