Environment Performance Index 2020

Current Context: Yale University and Columbia University have jointly released Environment Performance Index 2020 (EPI 2020).

• India has ranked at 168th position among 180 countries with a score of 27.6 out of 100 in Environment Performance Index 2020.
• The list has been topped by Denmark with a score of 82.5.
• Under the category of air quality , India has stood at 179th at the 2020 EPI.
• Under the category of biodiversity and habitat, India has stood at 148th at the 2020 EPI.
• Under the category of climate change mitigation , India has stood at 106th at the 2020 EPI.

Questions: 

Q.1 What rank India has received in Environment Performance Index 2020?
a. 168th
b. 145th
c. 175th
d. 124th

Q.2 Which country topped in Environment Performance Index 2020?
a. United Kingdom
b. Saudi Arabia
c. Denmark
d. Australia