20june2019 paper1 Q36

0. Consider the following statements in the context of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) adopted by the United Nations.

(a) Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger.

(b) Improve maternal health.

(c) Responsible consumption and production.

(d) Reduce child mortality.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

  • Option : C
  • Explanation : The United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are the eight goals set by the 189 UN member states in September 2000 and agreed to be achieved by the year 2015. The MDGs are derived from this Declaration, and all have specific targets and indicators. The Eight Millennium Development Goals are to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, to achieve universal primary education, to promote gender equality and empower women, to reduce child mortality, to improve maternal health, to combat HIV / AIDS, malaria, and other diseases, to ensure environmental sustainability and to develop a global partnership for development.
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