Consider the following statements: Statement 1: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the…

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

Solution

Hyderabad was recognized as 2020 Tree City of the World by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), not the UNCDF. So Statement 1 is incorrect. Statement 2 about its commitment to grow and maintain urban forests is correct.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2021

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