Consider the following statements: At the 28th United Nations

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

Answer: (c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I

Explanation:

Statement I is true – India did not sign the Declaration at COP28.

Statement II is incorrect – the COP28 Declaration is non-binding, it’s a voluntary declaration.

Statement III is plausible – if hasty decarbonization occurs, especially in developing countries, it may compromise healthcare resilience.

Thus, only Statement III is correct, and it gives a possible reason why India refrained from signing. Hence, (c) is the correct answer.

Answer: (c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I