Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Human Settlements

Question:

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:

Options:

A, C, D only

A, B, C only

B, C, D only

A, B, D only

Correct Answer:

A, C, D only

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’.