Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Environment and Natural Resources

Question:

What is the official name given to the Earth Summit held in 1992?

Options:

United Nations Conference on Environment and Development

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

The Rio Declaration

United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

Correct Answer:

United Nations Conference on Environment and Development

Explanation:

The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the 'Earth Summit', was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 3-14 June 1992.