UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

For the first time in a COP cover decision, the Glasgow Climate Pact explicitly mentioned coal and fossil fuel subsidies. It called on countries to accelerate efforts to phase down unabated coal power and phase out inefficient subsidies, recognising their role in driving emissions. This language, although less stringent than some had demanded, signalled a shift towards directly addressing fossil fuel use within climate agreements.

Option A:
This option overstates the decision; COP26 did not impose an immediate, total fossil fuel ban starting 2022, which would have been politically infeasible.

Option B:
This option correctly reflects the negotiated wording on coal and subsidies and connects it to the broader 1.5°C mitigation effort.

Option C:
The pact does not endorse long-term coal expansion; instead, it points towards reducing coal reliance, especially when unabated.

Option D:
The 1.5°C limit was reaffirmed rather than deleted, so this description is inaccurate.