UPSC General Studies Solved Paper - General Studies-2017

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    With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United programme working towards a better urban future. which of the statements is/are correct?
    1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all.
    2. Its partners are either government or local urban authorities only
    3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.
    Select the correct answer using the the code given below:

    A)  1, 2 and 3        

    B)         1 and 3    

    C)  2 and 3

    D)         Only 1

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Exp. [b] The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, otherwise known as UN-Habitat, is the United Nations agency responsible for human settlements. UN-Habitat is mandated to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities, with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.


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