Question

When is "World Earth Day’ celebrated?

1. 28 February
2. 22 April
3. 21 March
4. 3 April

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2: 22 April

Detailed Solution

The correct answer is 22 April.

World Earth Day is observed globally on 22nd April, to promote environmental protection and sustainable living. It was initiated in 1970 and has become the largest civic event with over one billion participants across 193 countries, highlighting urgent issues like climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss and resource depletion. It encourages individuals, governments and organisations to take responsibility for protecting the planet and ensuring long term ecological balance through collective and continuous environmental action.

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