Question

Which one of the following conferences was convened to discuss environmental protection and socio-economic development at the global level in 1992? (a) Kyoto Protocol (b) Montreal Protocol (c) Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit (d) World Summit on Sustainable Development

Answer 1

Answer:

The Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit Conference was convened in 1992 to discuss global environmental protection and socio-economic development at the global level.

OPTION C IS CORRECT

Answer 2

The correct option is C: Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit.

EXPLANATION:

• The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) popularly known by the name of Earth Summit, a conference held at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1992.
• The major focus of this conference was reconciliation of socio-economic development and environmental protection at the global level.