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Sustainable Development Goals

Asked 1 times in UPSC Prelims · first asked 2016 · last asked 2016

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Consider the following statements: 1. The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the 'Club of Rome'. 2. The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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In 1972, a global think tank known as the 'Club of Rome' put forward the concept of Sustainable Development Goals. These goals have a target year of 2030 for achievement. The correct statement is that the Sustainable Development Goals must be achieved by 2030.