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Question

Which of the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) is concerned with protection, restoration and promotion of sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems?
A. SDG-1
B. SDG-5
C. SDG-10
D. SDG - 15
E. SDG-17
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

The correct answer is
D Only

SDG 15: Focus on Terrestrial Ecosystem Protection

The question asks to identify the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) specifically addressing the protection, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

Analyzing Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 15: Life on Land is explicitly dedicated to protecting, restoring, and promoting sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. It aims to manage forests sustainably, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss. This directly aligns with the question's requirements.
  • SDG 1 concerns ending poverty.
  • SDG 5 focuses on achieving gender equality.
  • SDG 10 aims to reduce inequalities within and among countries.
  • SDG 17 focuses on partnerships for the Sustainable Development Goals.

Based on the scope of each goal, only SDG 15 directly addresses the protection and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

Conclusion

Therefore, the correct option is the one that identifies SDG-15.

Correct Answer: Option D (SDG - 15 Only)

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Important Questions from Sustainable Development

  1. Which UN Sustainable Development Goal deals with responsible consumption and production?

  2. In which year UNESCO pleaded to consider the education as a global common good?

  3. The Brundtland Report is the output of which commission?

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    2. Bureau of Indian Standards verifies and certifies the production.
    3. Recycling of products is not considered in the ECOMARK scheme.
    Which of the above is/are the correct statement?
  5. The objective of Sustainable development is

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