With reference to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) consider the following statements:1.SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. 2.They were adopted by a UN General Assembly Resolution.3.Out of 33 SDG indicators, India has already achieved the indicator related to improved sanitation.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) consider the following statements:
1.SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
2.They were adopted by a UN General Assembly Resolution.
3.Out of 33 SDG indicators, India has already achieved the indicator related to improved sanitation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. They were adopted by a UN General Assembly Resolution in 2015.

Statement 3 is incorrect. India has achieved one of the SDG indicators related to adolescent pregnancy in the age group of 10–14 years.

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