Previous Year Question
A new chapter on sustainable development and climate change was first introduced in the Economic Survey of
2004-05
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
The Government of India's Economic Survey 2011-12 introduced a separate chapter titled “Sustainable Development and Climate Change.” The official contents of the Economic Survey list it as Chapter 12.
The chapter linked sustainable development with economic policy and discussed several important dimensions of climate change, including—
global climate negotiations,
climate finance,
mitigation and adaptation,
equity and Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR), and
India's climate-policy concerns.
After being introduced as a dedicated chapter in 2011-12, “Sustainable Development and Climate Change” continued as a chapter in the Economic Survey 2012-13 as well.