UPSC PYQPrelims 2021

Civil Services Examination · प्रश्न 97

Consider the following statements: Statement 1: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World. Statement 2: Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the urban forests. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1
  2. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1
  3. Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is not correct
  4. Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या

उत्तर: (D) Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct

व्याख्या

The Tree City of the World recognition is by the FAO (not UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation, so Statement 1 is wrong. Hyderabad was recognised for its commitment to growing and maintaining urban forests.