Understanding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. There are 17 interconnected Sustainable Development Goals.

This question asks us to match specific Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) numbers with their corresponding goals.

Matching Specific SDGs to Their Goals

Let's look at the SDGs provided in List I and match them with the goals in List II based on known information about the Sustainable Development Goals:

• SDG 2: This goal focuses on ending hunger, achieving food security and improved nutrition, and promoting sustainable agriculture.
• SDG 3: This goal aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
• SDG 6: This goal is about ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
• SDG 11: This goal is dedicated to making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

Now let's match these with the goals provided in List II:

• I. Sustainable cities and communities
• II. Zero hunger
• III. Good health and well being
• IV. Clean water and Sanitation

Establishing the Correct SDG Matches

Based on the descriptions above, we can make the following matches:

• SDG 2 corresponds to "Zero hunger" (II).
• SDG 3 corresponds to "Good health and well being" (III).
• SDG 6 corresponds to "Clean water and Sanitation" (IV).
• SDG 11 corresponds to "Sustainable cities and communities" (I).

So, the correct mapping is:

• A. SDG 2 → II. Zero hunger
• B. SDG 3 → III. Good health and well being
• C. SDG 6 → IV. Clean water and Sanitation
• D. SDG 11 → I. Sustainable cities and communities

Analyzing the Options

We need to find the option that matches our established correct pairings: (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I).

• Option 1: (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV). This does not match our pairings.
• Option 2: (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV). This does not match our pairings.
• Option 3: (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I). This exactly matches our pairings.
• Option 4: (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV). This does not match our pairings, as (C) and (D) are incorrect.

Therefore, Option 3 is the correct answer as it aligns with the accurate mapping of SDG numbers to their goals.

Revision Table: Key SDGs

Additional Information on Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) build on the principles agreed upon in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Unlike the MDGs, the SDGs are universal and apply to all countries, not just developing ones. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection.

Each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals has specific targets and indicators to measure progress. Member states are expected to prioritize and implement actions towards achieving these goals.

Understanding the specific focus of each SDG is crucial for comprehending global efforts towards sustainable development and for various competitive exams.