Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Environment and Natural Resources

Question:

Which of the following statements is incorrect in relation to the Rio Summit?

Options:

United Nations Conference on Environment and Development was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June 1992.

This was also called the Bandung conference.

The Rio Summit produced conventions dealing with climate change, biodiversity, and forestry, and recommended a list of development practices called ‘Agenda 21’.

The summit was attended by 170 states, thousands of NGOs, and many multinational corporations.

Correct Answer:

This was also called the Bandung conference.

Explanation:

United Nations Conference on Environment and Development was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June 1992.
This was also called the Earth Summit.
The summit was attended by 170 states, thousands of NGOs and many multinational corporations.

The Rio Summit produced conventions dealing with climate change, biodiversity, and forestry, and recommended a list of development practices called ‘Agenda 21’.