Q97 · UPSC Prelims 2021 · Set A · Current Affairs and GK

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Consider the following statements:Statement 1: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World.Statement 2: Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the urban forests.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1
B Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1
C Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is not correct
D Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct

Correct answer: (d) Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct

Explanation

  1. A

    Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1

    Both true, 2 explains 1. Statement 1 names the wrong UN body (UNCDF, not FAO).

  2. B

    Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1

    Both true, 2 does not explain. Statement 1 is still false.

  3. C

    Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is not correct

    1 true, 2 false. 1 is the false limb.

  4. D

    Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct

    1 false, 2 true. FAO and the Arbor Day Foundation named Hyderabad a 2020 Tree City. The city’s urban-forest commitment is the true second statement.

Summary. Official key is (d). Tree Cities of the World is FAO plus the Arbor Day Foundation, not UNCDF. Hyderabad’s selection on an urban-forestry commitment is the true statement.

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