pyq/2021/prelims/97

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World.

Statement 2: Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the urban forests.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1.

(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of Statement 1.

(C) Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is not correct.

(D) Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct