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)
Option 4: Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct
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)
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