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
Correct Answer
Explanation
Option (d) is correct because while Hyderabad was indeed recognized as a 2020 Tree City for its commitment to urban forestry (making Statement 2 true), the recognition was jointly conferred by the **Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)** and the Arbor Day Foundation, not the UNCDF (making Statement 1 false). The most tempting wrong option is (a), which candidates often select if they recognize the achievement but fail to verify the specific international agency involved. The core concept being tested is the precise identification of international organizations and the specific global awards or recognitions they administer.
International Environmental InitiativesTree Cities of the World ProgrammeTree Cities of the WorldFood and Agriculture OrganizationFAOArbor Day FoundationHyderabadUrban ForestryUNCDF