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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE · 2017

Previous Year Question

Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

A.

World Environment Day — 5th June

B.

Earth Day — 22nd April

C.

Anti-tobacco day — 5th May

D.

Ozone day — 16th September

Correct Answer: C

Detailed Solution

World Environment Day — 5 June: World Environment Day is observed every year on 5 June.

Earth Day — 22 April: Earth Day is observed every year on 22 April.

World No Tobacco Day — 31 May: World No Tobacco Day is observed on 31 May, not 5 May. It was established by WHO Member States to raise awareness about the tobacco epidemic and the preventable diseases and deaths caused by tobacco use.

Ozone Day — 16 September: The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is observed every year on 16 September. The date is associated with the Montreal Protocol.

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