Prelims 2014 · Environment · Question 59
Consider the following statements regarding 'Earth Hour': 1. It is an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO. 2. It is a movement in which the participants switch off the lights for one hour on a certain day every year. 3. It is a movement to raise the awareness about the climate change and the need to save the planet. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
2 and 3 only
1. Incorrect. Earth Hour is organized by WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), not by UNEP and UNESCO.
2. Correct. In Earth Hour, participants switch off non-essential lights for one hour on a designated day each year.
3. Correct. The campaign aims to raise awareness about climate change, energy conservation, and protecting the planet.
Hence, statements 2 and 3 only are correct.