Question

Q. Consider the following statements about ‘Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)’:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A.
  2 only
• B.
  1 and 3 only
• C.
  1 and 2 only
• D.
  2 and 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1 and 2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: SDG consists of 17 goals and 69 targets across different dimensions such as poverty, hunger, peace, etc. for the achievement of a better and more sustainable future for all.

Statement 2 is correct: The Millennium Development Goals, developed in 2000, were composed of eight goals to eradicate extreme poverty in 15 years.; ‘Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) succeeded in Millennium Development goals in the year 2015.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The SDGs, set by the United Nations General Assembly is intended to be achieved by the year 2030 as part of the 2030 Agenda.