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2016 · Question 57 · Sustainable Development
With reference to ‘Agenda 21’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements : 1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development. 2. It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 98 · Sustainable Development
Consider the following statements : 1. The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the ‘Club of Rome’. 2. The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)