1. It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.
2. World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization, to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
3. The main focus of its function is to grant funds to the least developed countries and developing countries to achieve the end of open defecation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
- A. 2 only
- B. 1 and 2 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation
Statement 2 is correct. The World Toilet Organization (WTO) is indeed the initiator of the World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day (which later became an official UN day), and the World Toilet College, all aimed at addressing the global sanitation crisis. Statement 1 is incorrect. The World Toilet Organization is a global non-profit organization, not an agency of the United Nations. While it collaborates with UN bodies, it operates independently. Statement 3 is incorrect. The WTO’s primary focus is on advocacy, education, training, and building local marketplace opportunities to improve sanitation, rather than directly granting funds to countries. This question assesses knowledge of international organizations and their roles, a key area in International Relations.