Previous Year Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.
List-I (Day) | List-II (Event) |
A. April 18 | 1. International Tiger Day |
B. May 22 | 2. World Heritage Day |
C. July 29 | 3. World Soil Day |
D. December 5 | 4. International Day of Biodiversity |
Code:
A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
18 April — World Heritage Day: 18 April is observed as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, commonly referred to as World Heritage Day. The UNESCO General Conference approved the observance in 1983.
22 May — International Day for Biological Diversity: The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed every year on 22 May. The date commemorates the adoption of the text of the Convention on Biological Diversity on 22 May 1992.
29 July — International Tiger Day: International Tiger Day is observed annually on 29 July to raise awareness about tiger conservation.
5 December — World Soil Day: World Soil Day is observed every year on 5 December. It raises awareness about the importance of soils for food security, ecosystems and human well-being.
Thus, the correct matching is—
18 April → World Heritage Day
22 May → International Day for Biological Diversity
29 July → International Tiger Day
5 December → World Soil Day