UPSC Prelims 2021 Question:

Consider the following statements

Statement1:

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?

Explanation:

• Hyderabad was recognised as a ‘Tree City of the World’ by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. So, statement 1 is not correct.
• The ‘Tree City of the World’ programme provides direction, assistance, and worldwide recognition for communities’ dedication to its urban forest, and provides a framework for a healthy, sustainable urban forestry programme.
• To be eligible as a ‘Tree City’, cities need to conform to the following five standards: Standard 1: Establish Responsibility

Standard 2: Set the Rules

Standard 3: Know What You Have

Standard 4: Allocate the Resources

Standard 5: Celebrate Achievements

Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer.

Relevance: Hyderabad was recognised as a ‘Tree City of the World’ in February 2021.

Subject: Polity | Miscellaneous(pol)