Q. Consider the following statements about ‘Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)’:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct option is C 1 and 2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: SDG consists of 17 goals and 69 targets across different dimensions such as poverty, hunger, peace, etc. or the achievement of a better and more sustainable future for all.

Statement 2 is correct: The Millennium Development Goals, developed in 2000, were composed of eight goals to eradicate extreme poverty in 15 years. ‘Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) succeeded Millennium Development goals in the year 2015.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The SDGs, set by the United Nations General Assembly is intended to be achieved by the year 2030 as part of the 2030 Agenda.