Q. 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?
a) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1.
b) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1.
c) Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is not correct.
d) Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct.
Correct Answer: d) Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct.
Question from UPSC Prelims 2021 GS Paper
Explanation :
Hyderabad’s Recognition as a 2020 Tree City of the World
Statement 1 is incorrect because Hyderabad was indeed recognized as a 2020 Tree City of the World. The recognition is given by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, not the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). The Tree Cities of the World program is designed to recognize cities around the globe that are committed to ensuring that their urban forests and trees are properly maintained, sustainably managed, and duly celebrated.
Why Hyderabad Received the Recognition
Statement 2 is correct as well because Hyderabad was selected for the recognition due to its commitment to growing and maintaining urban forests. The city has made efforts to increase its green cover as part of urban development planning and has taken initiatives to protect and develop urban forests.
