{"id":89479,"date":"2025-06-01T10:05:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=89479"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:05:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:05:24","slug":"consider-the-following-statements-1-the-planning-commission-of-ind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-1-the-planning-commission-of-ind\/","title":{"rendered":"Consider the following statements:\n  1. The Planning Commission of Ind"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>2. The World Bank approved an 1100 crore rupees loan for Himachal Pradesh to promote green initiatives and sustain-able development in the State.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;Both 1 and 2&#8243; option4=&#8221;Neither 1 nor 2&#8243; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CAPF &#8211; 2012<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-capf-2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-capf-2012\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nBoth statements are correct regarding Himachal Pradesh&#8217;s environmental performance and related financial support in 2012.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nStatement 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&#8217;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 \u20b91100 crore at the time) for such initiatives.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nHimachal Pradesh is known for its rich forest cover, hydropower potential, and tourism, making environmental conservation crucial for its economy and sustainability. The state government has implemented several green policies. The World Bank&#8217;s support typically aims at enhancing natural resource management, livelihoods, and climate resilience in the state.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Consider the following statements:\n  1. The Planning Commission of Ind\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-1-the-planning-commission-of-ind\/#more-89479\">Detailed Solution<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Consider the following statements:<br \/>\n  1. 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