Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Human Settlements

Question:

Which of the following is NOT an urban strategy outlined by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) ?

Options:

Reducing air pollution

Providing employment to youths

Increasing shelter for urban poors

Provision of basic urban services

Correct Answer:

Providing employment to youths

Explanation:

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has outlined the following priorities as part of its ‘Urban Strategy’.

Increasing ‘Shelter’ for the urban poor.

Provision of basic urban services such as ‘Education’, ‘Primary Health care’, ‘Clean Water and Sanitation’.

Improving women’s access to ‘Basic Services’ and government facilities.

Upgrading ‘Energy’ use and alternative ‘Transport’ systems.

Reducing ‘Air Pollution’.