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Which of the following is (are) NOT linked to the mitigation of global warming and climate change ?
A. Use of alternative energy
B. Reduction in population
C. Carbon trading
D. Reduction of energy consumption
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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CUET PG 2026 Agri-Business Management Question Paper (25-Mar-2026) (Shift 2)
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Global Warming Mitigation Analysis

The question asks to identify which option is NOT directly linked to mitigating global warming and climate change. Let's analyze each option:

Analyzing Mitigation Links

  • A. Use of alternative energy: Switching to renewable sources like solar or wind power reduces reliance on fossil fuels, directly cutting greenhouse gas emissions. This is a key mitigation strategy.
  • B. Reduction in population: While population growth can influence resource use and emissions, directly reducing population is not typically considered a standard or direct policy measure for climate change mitigation. Its link is indirect and often controversial.
  • C. Carbon trading: This mechanism creates financial incentives for companies to reduce their carbon emissions, making it a tool for mitigation.
  • D. Reduction of energy consumption: Using less energy, especially from fossil fuels, directly lowers greenhouse gas emissions. This is a fundamental mitigation approach.

Conclusion on Linked Factors

Options A, C, and D represent established strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change. Option B, while related to overall environmental impact, is not a direct mitigation strategy in the same vein as the others.

Therefore, the factor NOT directly linked to the mitigation of global warming and climate change among the choices is the reduction in population.

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