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GATE 2024 ES – Question 20

Environmental Management and Sustainable Development · Sustainable Development · 1 mark · Multiple choice

The September2015 UN sustainable-development agenda has how many SDGs and what target year?

  1. 15;2035
  2. 17;2030
  3. 20;2050
  4. 18;2047

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Correct answer: (B) 17;2030

Explanation

The UN’s2015 agenda established17 Sustainable Development Goals within the2030 Agenda. Thus the number and target horizon are **17;2030,B**. These goals are distinct from the169 associated targets.

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