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Consider the following statements regarding 'Earth Hour'

  1. 1.It is an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO.
  2. 2.It is a movement in which the participants switch off the lights for one hour on a certain day every year.
  3. 3.It is a movement to raise awareness about climate change and the need to save the planet.
  1. A.1 and 3 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. 2 and 3 only

Earth Hour is a global movement organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), not UNEP and UNESCO. Participants are encouraged to switch off non-essential lights for one hour, typically on the last Saturday of March. The initiative aims to raise global awareness about climate change and the importance of biodiversity conservation.

Source: UPSC gs1 2014

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