Consider the following statements: Statement 1: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World. Statement 2: Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the urban forests. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- A. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1
- B. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1
- C. Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is not correct
- D. Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct
Answer: D
Explanation
Statement 1 is not correct and statement 2 is correct: Hyderabad is the only city from India to have been recognised as a 2020 Tree City of the World by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for its commitment to growing and maintaining urban forests.