Question

Choose the correct statement(s):

1. World Environment Day 2023 highlighted technological solutions to plastic pollution.

2. The slogan “Beat Plastic Pollution” was first launched in 2023.

3. The 2023 host country was South Korea.

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 only
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1 only

• Correct Answer: Option C - 1 only

• World Environment Day 2023 featured the theme "Beat Plastic Pollution" and focused on solutions to address the growing problem of plastic pollution. Let's examine each statement:

• World Environment Day 2023 highlighted technological solutions to plastic pollution - TRUE. The 2023 World Environment Day did focus on solutions to combat plastic pollution, including technological approaches.

• The slogan "Beat Plastic Pollution" was first launched in 2023 - FALSE. "Beat Plastic Pollution" was previously used as the theme for World Environment Day in 2018. In 2023, it was reused to emphasize the continuing challenge of plastic pollution.

• The 2023 host country was South Korea - FALSE. The host country for World Environment Day 2023 was Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), not South Korea.