GK Question

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Which principle ensures carbon credits represent emission reductions that wouldn't have occurred otherwise?

  1. Additionality
  2. Permanence
  3. Leakage Prevention
  4. All of these

Answer: Additionality

Additionality requires proving project emissions reductions are beyond business-as-usual scenario. Critical for carbon market integrity: prevents crediting actions that would happen anyway. Verified through baseline methodologies.

Topic Carbon Markets
Exam Relevance UPSC, Banking, SSC