Consider the following statements: Statement I: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change is frequently discussed in global discussions on sustainable development and climate change. Statement II: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change sets out the principles of carbon markets. Statement III: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change intends to promote inter-country non-market strategies to reach their climate targets. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

UPSC Prelims 2025 Question:

Consider the following statements: 

Statement I: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change is frequently discussed in global discussions on sustainable development and climate change. 

Statement II: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change sets out the principles of carbon markets. 

Statement III: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change intends to promote inter-country non-market strategies to reach their climate targets. 

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?  

  • A. Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
  • B. Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
  • C. Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
  • D. Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct
Correct Answer: Option A