Explanation
The option that is not covered in the 8 missions under India's National Action Plan on Climate Change is:
(D) Nuclear energy.
India's National Action Plan on Climate Change comprises eight missions that aim to address various aspects of climate change mitigation and adaptation. These missions are:
•National Solar Mission: Promotion of solar energy for power generation.
•National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency: Encouraging energy efficiency measures in industries, buildings, and appliances.
•National Mission on Sustainable Habitat: Focus on sustainable urban development and improving energy efficiency in buildings.
•National Water Mission: Efficient use and conservation of water resources.
•National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem: Protecting the fragile Himalayan ecosystem and addressing climate change impacts in the region.
•National Mission for a Green India: Increasing forest cover and enhancing ecosystem services.
•National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture: Promoting sustainable agricultural practices and adaptation to climate change in the agriculture sector.
•National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change: Enhancing knowledge and capacity to tackle climate change.
Among these missions, (D) Nuclear energy is not explicitly covered. The focus of the missions is mainly on renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, sustainable habitat, water management, forest conservation, agriculture, and building knowledge and capacity related to climate change.
