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UPSC Prelims 2008 · General Studies

Question 95: Environment and Ecology

Where was the World Summit on Sustainable Development (Rio + 10) held?

aDavos
bNova Scotia
cJohannesburg
dShanghai

AnswerThe answer is (c).

The World Summit on Sustainable Development, called Rio+10, was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from late August to early September 2002, ten years after the 1992 Earth Summit at Rio de Janeiro. It reviewed progress on Agenda 21 and adopted the Johannesburg Declaration and a plan of implementation. Davos is where the World Economic Forum meets.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Davos hosts the World Economic Forum.
  • (b) Nova Scotia did not host this summit.
  • (c) Johannesburg hosted Rio+10.
  • (d) Shanghai did not host this summit.

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