Read the urban strategy priorities outlined by United Nations Development Programme carefully.
A. Upgrading energy use and alternative transport systems.
B. Increasing shelter and employment for all urban people.
C. Improving women's access to basic services and government facilities.
D. Reducing air pollution.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A, C, D only
The UNDP’s Urban Strategy lists the priorities for making cities of developing countries better places to live.
A. Upgrading energy use and alternative transport systems. — Correct. This is one of the priorities of the UNDP Urban Strategy.
B. Increasing shelter and employment for all urban people. — Incorrect. The priority is to increase shelter for the urban poor. It does not speak of employment, and it is meant for the poor, not for all urban people. NTA changed the words of the book, and a true line became false. Read every word before you mark the answer.
C. Improving women's access to basic services and government facilities. — Correct. This is one of the priorities of the UNDP Urban Strategy.
D. Reducing air pollution. — Correct. Heavy use of traditional fuel pollutes the air of these cities.
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT:
Box: Urban Strategy |
