Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Environment and Natural Resources

Question:

What was the recommended list of development practices issued at the Rio Summit called?
1. Agenda - Rio-20
2. Agenda-21
3. Agenda-22
4. Agenda-23

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

2

Explanation:

The recommendations of the Rio Summit (1992) were known as ‘Agenda 21’.

The Rio Summit produced conventions dealing with climate change, biodiversity, and forestry, and recommended a list of development practices called ‘Agenda 21’. But it left unresolved considerable differences and difficulties. There was a consensus on combining economic growth with ecological responsibility. This approach to development is commonly known as ‘sustainable development.