UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — The Hindu Sustainability Summit to explore impactful climate initiatives

Q1. Consider the following: 1. Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission 2. Green Tamil Nadu Mission 3. Tamil Nadu Wetlands Mission 4. Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation and Greening Project Which of the above is/are correctly identified as flagship missions implemented by the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company?

  1. Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission
  2. Green Tamil Nadu Mission
  3. Tamil Nadu Wetlands Mission
  4. Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation and Greening Project
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2, 3 and 4
  • C. 1, 2 and 3
  • D. 1, 3 and 4

Q2. The governing board of the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company is chaired ex officio by which one of the following functionaries?

  • A. The Chief Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu
  • B. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, Tamil Nadu
  • C. The Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forests
  • D. The Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board

Q3. Under the 'Panchamrit' announced by India at COP-26, by how much is India committed to reduce its total projected carbon emissions by the year 2030?

  • A. Half a billion tonnes
  • B. One billion tonnes
  • C. One and a half billion tonnes
  • D. Two and a half billion tonnes

Q4. Consider the following statements comparing India's national climate pledge with Tamil Nadu's stated climate vision: 1. India's net zero target year announced at COP-26 is 2070, whereas Tamil Nadu has articulated a state-level net zero vision for 2050. 2. Among the Panchamrit commitments, India undertook to meet at least half of its energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030 and to reach a non-fossil fuel energy capacity of 500 GW by 2030. 3. Among the Panchamrit commitments, India undertook to reduce the carbon intensity of its economy by less than 35 per cent by 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. India's net zero target year announced at COP-26 is 2070, whereas Tamil Nadu has articulated a state-level net zero vision for 2050.
  2. Among the Panchamrit commitments, India undertook to meet at least half of its energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030 and to reach a non-fossil fuel energy capacity of 500 GW by 2030.
  3. Among the Panchamrit commitments, India undertook to reduce the carbon intensity of its economy by less than 35 per cent by 2030.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q5. With reference to Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), which one of the following statements is correct?

  • A. It is a Central Public Sector Enterprise in which Indian Oil Corporation Limited holds a majority equity stake.
  • B. It is a wholly owned undertaking of the Government of Tamil Nadu and is entirely exempt from stock exchange listing obligations.
  • C. It is an unlisted joint venture in which every equity share is held permanently by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
  • D. It is a Maharatna enterprise and is the sole refiner authorised to process crude oil anywhere in southern India.

Q6. The refinery operated by Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited at Manali has an installed crude processing capacity of approximately how many million metric tonnes per annum?

  • A. 6.0 MMTPA
  • B. 8.5 MMTPA
  • C. 10.5 MMTPA
  • D. 15.0 MMTPA

Q7. The conferment of 'Maharatna', 'Navratna' and 'Miniratna' status on Central Public Sector Enterprises is done by which one of the following?

  • A. The Securities and Exchange Board of India, acting on listing and disclosure performance
  • B. NITI Aayog, through its Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office
  • C. The Department of Public Enterprises, the nodal department for CPSE categorisation
  • D. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, through the Companies Act framework

Q8. Consider the following statements regarding the eligibility criteria for grant of Maharatna status to a Central Public Sector Enterprise: 1. It should have an average annual turnover of more than Rs 25,000 crore during the last three years. 2. It should have an average annual net worth of more than Rs 5,000 crore during the last three years. 3. It should already have Navratna status and be listed on an Indian stock exchange with the minimum prescribed public shareholding. 4. It should have an average annual net profit after tax of more than Rs 15,000 crore during the last three years. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. It should have an average annual turnover of more than Rs 25,000 crore during the last three years.
  2. It should have an average annual net worth of more than Rs 5,000 crore during the last three years.
  3. It should already have Navratna status and be listed on an Indian stock exchange with the minimum prescribed public shareholding.
  4. It should have an average annual net profit after tax of more than Rs 15,000 crore during the last three years.
  • A. 1 and 3
  • B. 2 and 4
  • C. 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 4

Q9. The Hindu Sustainability Summit 2026, held at Chennai on the theme 'CSR for a Sustainable Tomorrow', was convened in association with which one of the following as its principal industry partner?

  • A. Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited, the State-promoted bagasse-based paper manufacturer
  • B. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited, the Manali-based public sector refiner
  • C. Indian Oil Corporation Limited, the Maharatna oil marketing and refining enterprise
  • D. Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company, the State's not-for-profit climate special purpose vehicle

Q10. Consider the following: 1. Refineries as future energy hubs 2. Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism compliance for Indian exporters 3. Wastewater management and water circularity 4. ESG and data-driven corporate social responsibility Which of the above is/are correctly identified as session themes of The Hindu Sustainability Summit 2026?

  1. Refineries as future energy hubs
  2. Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism compliance for Indian exporters
  3. Wastewater management and water circularity
  4. ESG and data-driven corporate social responsibility
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 4
  • D. 1, 3 and 4

Q11. Which one of the following statements correctly describes the administration of the corporate social responsibility framework under the Companies Act, 2013?

  • A. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs administers Section 135 and notified the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.
  • B. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change must clear every project before any company books it as CSR expenditure.
  • C. NITI Aayog appraises and approves all CSR proposals of eligible companies before the funds can be released in any financial year.
  • D. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment requires the entire CSR outlay of every company to be routed through a central government fund.

Q12. The company that set up the bagasse-based paper mill at Kagithapuram in Karur district, commissioned in 1984, was promoted in 1979 by which one of the following?

  • A. The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT)
  • B. The Government of Tamil Nadu directly, as a State Government enterprise
  • C. The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO)
  • D. The Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation (TANSIDCO)