Question

'World Environment Day' was first established by UN Assembly on _____.

• A. 16th September 1966
• B. 10th July 1996
• C. 5th June 1972
• D. 7th December 1977

Answer 1

The correct option is C 5th June 1972

• 'World Environment Day' is celebrated every year on 5 June to raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the planet Earth. It is run by the 'United Nations Environment Programme' (UNEP).
• It was established by the 'United Nations General Assembly' in 1972 on the day, that 'United Nations Conference on the Human Environment' began.
• The first 'World Environment Day' was celebrated in 1973. Since then it is hosted every year by a different city with a different theme.

So, the correct answer is option C.