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Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the ‘Club of Rome’.
  2. 2.The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by

2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. 2 only

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015. They represent a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. While the Club of Rome published 'The Limits to Growth' in 1972, which highlighted concerns about planetary resource limits and advocated for sustainable development, it did not propose the SDGs themselves. The SDGs are a distinct framework that evolved from earlier UN initiatives like the Millennium Development Goals.

Source: UPSC gs1 2016

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