Prelims 2021 · Current Affairs · Question 97
Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics:
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?
Answer
Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct
Statement 1: Incorrect. Hyderabad was recognized as 2020 Tree City of the World by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Arbor Day Foundation, not by UNCDF.
Statement 2: Correct. Hyderabad received the recognition for its commitment to grow and maintain urban forests, including large-scale urban greening efforts.
Answer: Since Statement 1 is wrong and Statement 2 is correct, the correct option is (d).