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Agenda 21

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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?

2016Environment
A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Agenda 21 is a plan created by the United Nations for sustainable development. It was established during the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. It is not mandatory and is implemented voluntarily by countries.