CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Agenda 21 is a non-binding, voluntarily implemented action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development. Consider the following statements:

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect


A
Only 1
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Only 2
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Both 1 and 2
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
None
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A Only 1

The "21" in Agenda 21 refers to the 21st Century.

Agenda 21 document has been grouped into 4 sections:

Section I: Social and Economic Dimensions is directed toward combating poverty, especially in developing countries, changing consumption patterns, promoting health, achieving a more sustainable population, and sustainable settlement in decision making.

Section II: Conservation and Management of Resources for Development Includes atmospheric protection, combating deforestation, protecting fragile environments, conservation of biological diversity (biodiversity), control of pollution and the management of biotechnology, and radioactive wastes.

Section III: Strengthening the Role of Major Groups includes the roles of children and youth, women, NGOs, local authorities, business and industry, and workers; and strengthening the role of indigenous peoples, their communities, and farmers.

Section IV: Means of Implementation: implementation includes science, technology transfer, education, international institutions and financial mechanisms.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
4
similar_icon
Similar questions
Q. Q. Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development:

1. It was the third international conference on sustainable development held in Rio de Janeiro in 2012.
2. The conference adopted green economy policies for sustainable development and poverty eradication.
3. Reaffirming the commitment to Agenda 21, members decided to launch a set of Sustainable Development Goals in the Conference.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

Q. सतत विकास पर संयुक्त राष्ट्र सम्मेलन के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:

1. यह 2012 में रियो डी जनेरियो में आयोजित सतत विकास पर तीसरा अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन था।
2. इस सम्मेलन ने सतत विकास और गरीबी उन्मूलन के लिए हरित अर्थव्यवस्था नीतियों को अपनाया।
3. एजेंडा 21 के प्रति प्रतिबद्धता की पुष्टि करते हुए, सदस्यों ने सम्मेलन में सतत विकास लक्ष्यों का एक सेट लॉन्च करने का निर्णय लिया।

उपर्युक्त कथनों में से कौन-सा / से सही है / हैं?
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
The United Nations- History and Objectives
CIVICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon