Consider the following statements: 1. "The Climate Group" is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them. 2. The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative "EP100". 3. EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals. 4. Some Indian companies are members of EP100. 5. The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the "Under2 Coalition". Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B. 1, 3 and 4 only
Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct — The Climate Group is a network-building non-profit, EP100 brings together companies committed to energy-efficiency innovation, and Indian companies (e.g., Dalmia Cement, Mahindra) are members. Statement 2 is wrong — EP100 is led by The Climate Group, not the IEA. Statement 5 is wrong — The Climate Group (not the IEA) is the Secretariat to the Under2 Coalition. So 1, 3 and 4 only — option (b).
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