Question
UPSC Prelims 2021 Question:
Consider the following statements
Statement1:
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?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
- Hyderabad was recognised as a ‘Tree City of the World’ by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. So, statement 1 is not correct.
- The ‘Tree City of the World’ programme provides direction, assistance, and worldwide recognition for communities’ dedication to its urban forest, and provides a framework for a healthy, sustainable urban forestry programme.
- To be eligible as a ‘Tree City’, cities need to conform to the following five standards: Standard 1: Establish Responsibility
Standard 2: Set the Rules
Standard 3: Know What You Have
Standard 4: Allocate the Resources
Standard 5: Celebrate Achievements
Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer.
Relevance: Hyderabad was recognised as a ‘Tree City of the World’ in February 2021.
Subject: Polity | Miscellaneous(pol)
Last updated on March, 2026
