With reference to 'Agenda 21', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements : 1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development. 2. It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
Correct Answer
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because Agenda 21 is a comprehensive, non-binding action plan adopted by the United Nations to promote sustainable development globally, nationally, and locally. Statement 2 is incorrect because Agenda 21 originated at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, while the 2002 Johannesburg Summit was a follow-up meeting (Rio+10) intended to review its implementation. The core concept being tested is the history and specific outcomes of major international environmental conventions and summits.
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