With reference to World Population Day consider following statements It is annually observ...........

Social Issues Population Issues

Download Solution PDF

With reference to World Population Day, consider following statements

It is annually observed on 11 July, seeks to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues.
It was established by UNESCO.
Theme for 2020 is "How to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls amid the Covid-19 pandemic".

Select the correct statement.

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

छोटे Courses बड़े Results

Master Population Issues

Prepare through Micro-courses

Try Now

Explanation:

World Population Day is observed on July 11 every year to make people aware about the rising population and increase awareness about family planning, gender equality and maternal health. It was established by the then-Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989, an outgrowth of the interest generated by the Day of Five Billion, which was observed on 11 July 1987. The Day was first marked on 11 July 1990 in more than 90 countries. The theme for 2020 is "How to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls amid the Covid-19 pandemic". Hence statement 1&3 are correct.