Question

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World.

Statement 2: Hyderabad 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?

(a) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1

(b) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1.

(c) Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is not correct.

(d) Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct.

Answer 1

(d) Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct.

Hyderabad was recognised as Tree City of the World by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Arbor Day Foundation. So, Statement #1 is wrong. Statement #2 is correct.