Previous year MCQs

Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2019 GS-I
Question

Which of the following Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) will target to water availability for all and its permanent management upto 2030 in India?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: SDG – 6

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “SDG – 6”.
SDG - 6 is the Sustainable Development Goal specifically targeting water availability for all and its permanent management up to 2030.

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