Multiple choice

Global warming is a major cause of concern these days all over the world. Which of the following efforts on the part of the people/governments can help all of us in reducing the effect of the same? Select the correct statement/s. (1) Increasing energy efficiency standards (2) Eliminating subsidies that encourage the use of coal and oil as subsidies makes them cheaper (3) Eliminating thick forest as they absorb the sunlight and thus the process of recirculation of fresh gases in the atmosphere

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. Both 1 & 2

  5. All the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Increasing energy efficiency and eliminating subsidies for fossil fuels (coal/oil) are widely accepted strategies to combat global warming. Eliminating forests is counterproductive, as forests act as carbon sinks and help mitigate climate change.

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