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?
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1
Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is not correct
Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
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UPSC IAS – 2021
Statement 1: Hyderabad was recognized as the 2020 Tree City of the World by the Arbor Day Foundation and the *Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)* of the United Nations, not the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). Therefore, Statement 1 is not correct.
Statement 2: Hyderabad was selected for the recognition based on its commitment to growing and maintaining urban forests, fulfilling five standards required by the program. The recognition is indeed based on the city’s efforts and commitment in this regard. Therefore, Statement 2 is correct.
The question asks which statement is correct in respect of the above statements. Statement 1 is not correct and Statement 2 is correct. This corresponds to option D.
– The recognition is based on the city meeting specific standards related to urban forestry management and commitment.