Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Arunachal Pradesh has the maximum carbon stock in forests.
2.There has been an increase in mangrove cover in India.
3.Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) encourages businesses to produce their annual financial report to the government for claiming tax rebates.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Arunachal Pradesh has the maximum carbon stock in forests and Jammu & Kashmir contributes the maximum per-hectare carbon stock. There has been an increase in mangrove cover in India.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) encourages businesses to go beyond regulatory financial compliance. It will make businesses to report on their social and environmental impacts.

Source: ForumIAS