Consider the following statements:
- 1. The Planning Commission of India in its environment performance report, released on 26th July, 2012, ranked Himachal Pradesh as top State in the country on environmental performance index.
- 2. The World Bank approved an 1100 crore rupees loan for Himachal Pradesh to promote green initiatives and sustain-able development in the State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2012
Statement 1: Himachal Pradesh has consistently been recognized for its strong environmental performance and efforts towards sustainable development among Indian states. While specific rankings can vary between reports, it was indeed often cited among the top-performing states in environmental indices around that time. Statement 2: The World Bank has been a significant partner in supporting Himachal Pradesh’s development projects, including those focused on environmental sustainability and watershed management. Reports from July 2012 confirm the approval of a substantial loan (around $200 million, which was approximately ₹1100 crore at the time) for such initiatives.