In the CCPI 2023, India was ranked 8th. The UK was ranked 11th, and Norway was ranked 16th. A lower rank number indicates better performance. Therefore, India (rank 8) is placed higher in rank (performing better) than the United Kingdom (rank 11) and Norway (rank 16). Statement D is the inverse of the reality.
Which of the following statements is *not* correct as per the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)-2023 ?
Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2023 · Topic: Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change (National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) and India's Climate Policies)
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Answer: D. India is placed lower in rank in this index than Norway and United Kingdom.
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