PYQ Question

With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations Programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct? 1.

August 6, 2026 en

With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations Programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct? 1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all. 2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only. 3. UN-Habitat contributed to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 only

Answer: B

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: UN-Habitat is the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future. Its mission is to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all. Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is not correct: It partners with a range of organizations in its endevaour. For example, governments, local authorities, NGOs, Trade unions, professionals, Academics and Researchers, Human Solidarity Groups, Indigenous People, Private Sector, Foundations, Financial Institutions. Statement 3 is correct: In the absence of eﬀective urban planning, the consequences of this rapid urbanization can lead to lack of proper housing and growth of slums, inadequate and out-dated infrastructure – be it roads, public transport, water, sanitation, or electricity – escalating poverty and unemployment, safety and crime problems, pollution and health issues. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of a sustainable urbanization.