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Environment & Ecology question from JKAS Prelims, 2021 by JKPSC

According to the UNICEF First Child-focused Climate Risk Index- the Children's Climate Risk Index (CCRI), which of the following countries is at the lowest rank in South Asia. 

Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer: Option C — Sri Lanka
According to the UNICEF report titled "The Climate Crisis Is a Child Rights Crisis: Introducing the Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI)", the country at the lowest rank in South Asia (meaning it has the lowest risk compared to its neighbors) is Bhutan.

However, looking at the specific options provided in your question:

Pakistan: Ranked 14th (Extremely High Risk)

Afghanistan: Ranked 25th (Extremely High Risk)

India: Ranked 26th (Extremely High Risk)

Sri Lanka: Ranked 61st (High-Medium Risk)
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.

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JKPSC JKAS 2021 Prelims

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Exam JKPSC
Recruitment JKAS
Stage Prelims
Year 2021
Subject Environment & Ecology
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