UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

By highlighting interdependence, the AR6 Synthesis Report argues that policies on climate, nature and development cannot be treated in isolation. For example, mitigation measures that also protect ecosystems can support livelihoods and reduce disaster risks, while poorly designed actions can create new vulnerabilities. The report stresses that integrated solutions and just transitions are needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in a warming world. This perspective directly links global environmental change with everyday development choices for people, particularly the most vulnerable. (ipcc.ch)

Option A:
This option is incorrect because the report explicitly warns against siloed approaches, showing that climate, ecosystems and societies influence each other. Treating them separately risks ineffective or harmful policies.

Option B:
This option correctly captures the implication that climate, biodiversity and development policies should be aligned to create co-benefits. It emphasises equity and the need to protect vulnerable communities, which are central themes in the AR6 Synthesis Report.

Option C:
This option misrepresents the evidence, which shows that well-designed conservation and climate actions can support poverty reduction, for instance through resilient livelihoods and reduced disaster risks.

Option D:
Equity and justice are explicitly discussed in the IPCC reports, including issues such as loss and damage, adaptation gaps and distributional impacts. Claiming that equity lies outside climate policy contradicts these discussions.