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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 49

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 8 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q49

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The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) which adopted 'Agenda 21' was held at:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Rio de Janeiro.

 Explanation:

The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), commonly known as the Earth Summit, was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1992.

  • At this landmark summit, the global community adopted Agenda 21, a comprehensive plan of action for sustainable development.

  • The conference marked a major turning point in international environmental policy and cooperation.

Other Options Explained:

  • Paris: Known for the Paris Agreement on climate change (2015), but not related to Agenda 21.

  • Stockholm: Hosted the 1972 UN Conference on the Human Environment, the first major environmental conference, but not the one that adopted Agenda 21.

  • New Delhi: While India has hosted various environmental and development conferences, it was not the venue for UNCED.