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Question

Consider the following statements:

1. The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the ‘Club of Rome'.
2. The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

B

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were not proposed by the "Club of Rome" in 1972. The SDGs were actually adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015.

Statement 2 is correct. The SDGs are indeed intended to be achieved by 2030. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes the 17 SDGs, sets a target year of 2030 for achieving the goals and targets.

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