Q145 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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With reference to Global Environment Facility, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It was established in 1991.2.Only the developed countries are donors to it.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

A Only 2
B Neither 1 nor 2
C Both 1 and 2
D Only 1

Correct answer: (d) Only 1

Explanation

  1. A

    Only 2

    Only 2. Developing countries also contribute; it is not ‘only developed’ donors.

  2. B

    Neither 1 nor 2

    Neither. Statement 1 holds: GEF 1991 (pilot), 1992 Rio restructured.

  3. C

    Both 1 and 2

    Both. Statement 2 is the false donor line.

  4. D

    Only 1

    Only 1. GEF was established in 1991. Donors are not only developed countries.

Summary. Official key is (d) only 1. GEF 1991. Not only developed-country donors.