- Green India Mission is part of NAPCC. - The main focus is on afforestation, reforestation, and improving the quality of forest and tree cover. - It aims to enhance carbon sequestration and adaptation to climate change. - The mission targets increasing forest/tree cover and improving density of existing forests.
Which of the following best describes/describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India? (i) Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State's budgets thereby implementing the 'green accounting' (ii) Launching the second Green Revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future (iii) Restoring and enhancing forest cover responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2023 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Climate Change: Causes, Impacts, Mitigation, and Adaptation Strategies)
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