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Q51. With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct? 1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all. 2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only. 3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct?

  1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all.
  2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only.
  3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2017 • International Relations and Current Affairs

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 1 and 3 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Statement 1 is correct: UN-Habitat is mandated by the UNGA to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements and adequate shelter for all. Statement 2 is incorrect: UN-Habitat works with a broad spectrum of partners, including civil society organizations, academia, the private sector, and community groups, not 'only' governments or local authorities. Statement 3 is correct: UN-Habitat works towards reducing urban poverty and improving access to essential services like clean drinking water and basic sanitation.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

The restrictive limiter 'only' in Statement 2 strongly suggests it is an incorrect statement.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2017 (Q51)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicInternational Relations and Current Affairs → Current Events
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 1 and 3 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2017 Q51

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2017 GS Paper I Question 51 (International Relations and Current Affairs)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2017 International Relations and Current Affairs (Current Events) question is Option (B): "1 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2017 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "International Relations and Current Affairs" and micro-topic "Current Events". You can explore all repeated questions from Current Events in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Current Events UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

The restrictive limiter 'only' in Statement 2 strongly suggests it is an incorrect statement.

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