Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity MCQs


Q.  Consider the following statements about the Sustainable Action for Climate-Resilient Development (SACReD) Project started by the Assam Government:
1: The project is funded by the French government
2: The project envisages the Majuli river island district to become the first-ever carbon-neutral district of the country by 2020
Which of the above statements is/are correct?


a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2


ANSWER: See Answer
 
Both are correct statements
The Assam Government started the Sustainable Action for Climate-Resilient Development (SACReD). The project is assisted by the French Development Agency. The project envisages the Majuli river Island district to become the first-ever carbon-neutral district of the country by 2020.
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