Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: 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?
- A.Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1
- B.Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1
- C.Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is not correct
- D.Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: D. Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct
The Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), not the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), jointly manage the "Tree Cities of the World" programme. While Hyderabad was recognized for its commitment to urban forestry, the specific awarding bodies mentioned in Statement 1 are incorrect.
Source: UPSC gs1 2021