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Environmental Governance
Question No. 146Interactive Test Mode
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Q146. 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?

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?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

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Statement 1 is correct: Agenda 21 is a comprehensive blueprint of action to be taken globally, nationally, and locally by organizations of the UN System, governments, and major groups in every area where humans impact the environment.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Agenda 21 was adopted at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Earth Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992 (not Johannesburg in 2002, which was the Rio+10 review summit).

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2016 (Q146)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Environmental Governance
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — (a) 1 only

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The official UPSC answer key for this 2016 Environment and Ecology (Environmental Governance) question is Option (A): "(a) 1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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