Question

Given below are two statements regarding Sustainable Development: Statement I: Sustainable Development Goals were launched in New York in September 2015. Statement II: The 19 sustainable development goals have been set with the aim to take care of important issues. In view of the above statements, choose the correct option from the following:

• A. Statement I and Statement II, both are correct.
• B. Statement I and Statement II, both are incorrect.
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Hint:

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a ”blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Statement I is correct. The Sustainable Development Goals were indeed launched in New York in September 2015. Statement II is incorrect because there are 17 Sustainable Development Goals, not 19.