UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2021

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

Answer

Correct Answer

Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct

Explanation

Hyderabad was recognised as a '2020 Tree City of the World' by the Arbor Day Foundation together with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN, not the UNCDF, so statement 1 is incorrect. The recognition was for 2020 in light of its commitment to growing and maintaining urban forests, so statement 2 is correct.

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