Question
GSMediumPrelims 2014Environment & Ecology

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Earth Hour’:

  1. It is an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO.
  2. It is a movement in which the participants switch off the lights for one hour on a certain day every year.
  3. It is a movement to raise awareness about climate change and the need to save the planet.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

Statement 1 is Incorrect: Earth Hour is an initiative organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Statement 2 is Correct: Earth Hour is a global movement encouraging individuals, businesses, and landmarks to switch off non-essential lights for one hour every year, typically on the last Saturday of March.

Statement 3 is Correct: This symbolic act aims to raise awareness about climate change, the need for sustainable practices, and the importance of energy conservation.

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