Which of the following best describes/describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India? 1. Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets thereby implementing the 'green accounting'. 2. Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future. 3. Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Correct answer: C. 3 only
The Green India Mission aims at restoring and enhancing forest and tree cover and responding to climate change through adaptation and mitigation (statement 3). It is not about green accounting (1) or a second green revolution (2). So 3 only — option (c).
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