Consider the following statements 1 The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by...........

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Consider the following statements:

1.The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the ‘Club of Rome’.

2.The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

The first statement is incorrect. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were not first proposed in 1972 by the Club of Rome. The SDGs were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Club of Rome is known for its work on global issues, but it was not the originator of the SDGs. The idea for sustainable development goals evolved over time, with significant contributions from multiple global conferences and summits, particularly the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in 2012.

The second statement is correct. The Sustainable Development Goals are indeed intended to be achieved by the year 2030. These 17 goals set a global agenda for sustainable development, addressing various issues like poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice.

Therefore, only the second statement is correct.