UPSC Prelims GS Mock Test - 2025

Question 43
DIFFICULTCorrect: +2Incorrect: -2

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:Carbon markets are likely to be one of the most widespread tools in the fight against climate change.
Statement-II:Carbon markets transfer resources from the private sector to the State.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    a
    Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and StatementII is the correct explanation for Statement-I
    b
    Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and StatementII is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
    c
    Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
    d
    Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.