2021 GS Paper I, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2021 · GS Paper I

Question 97: Environment and Ecology

Consider the following statements :

  1. Statement 1The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World.
  2. Statement 2Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the urban forests.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

aBoth Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1
bBoth Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1
cStatement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is not correct
dStatement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct

AnswerUPSC’s answer is (d).

Hyderabad was recognised as a 2020 Tree City of the World by the Arbor Day Foundation together with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), not the UN Capital Development Fund, so Statement 1 is wrong. The recognition is given for a year, to cities that commit to growing and maintaining their urban forests, so Statement 2 is correct. Remember: Tree Cities of the World is an Arbor Day Foundation and FAO programme.

  • 1. The recognition came from the Arbor Day Foundation and FAO, not the UNCDF.
  • 2. It is a yearly recognition for committing to grow and maintain urban forests.

How you could have got this

If you were sure Statement 1 is not correct, only (d) is left: every other option says it is correct.

What you needed to know: The recognition came from the Arbor Day Foundation and FAO, not the UNCDF.

Which options go is worked out from UPSC’s key and the options, not by a model.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Wrong: Statement 1 is false, so it cannot be explained by Statement 2.
  • (b) Wrong: Statement 1 is false.
  • (c) Wrong: Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is correct, the reverse of this option.
  • (d) Right: Statement 1 names the wrong body, while Statement 2 is correct.

Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2021, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.