Match the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to their primary objectives. Choose the correct option:

Question

Match the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to their primary objectives.

Choose the correct option:

1. A. i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
2. B. i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
3. C. i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c (Correct answer)
4. D. i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b

Correct Answer

Option C — i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c.

Key Points

• The correct matching of Sustainable Development Goals to their objectives is:

• This gives i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c.

Additional Information

• The 17 Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by all UN member states in September 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, replacing the Millennium Development Goals. They contain 169 targets.
• The full list, worth memorising for the environment-related posts:
  • SDG-1 No Poverty; SDG-2 Zero Hunger; SDG-3 Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG-4 Quality Education; SDG-5 Gender Equality
  • SDG-6 Clean Water and Sanitation; SDG-7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG-8 Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG-9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • SDG-10 Reduced Inequalities; SDG-11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG-12 Responsible Consumption and Production; SDG-13 Climate Action
  • SDG-14 Life Below Water; SDG-15 Life on Land
  • SDG-16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; SDG-17 Partnerships for the Goals
• Memory aid for the environmental cluster: goals 13, 14 and 15 run climate → water → land, in that order.