According to ISFR 2023, how much additional carbon sink has India created since 2005, against its NDC target of 2.5–3.0 billion tonnes by 2030?
- A2.29 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent
- B7.28 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent
- C0.81 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent
- D3.5 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent
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Correct answer: (a) 2.29 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Explanation
India has added 2.29 billion tonnes. Its forests hold 7,285.5 million tonnes of carbon, up 81.5 million tonnes since 2021.