UPSC Prelims 2008 Q95: Environment & Ecology – International Environmental Treaties & Summits
Where was the World Summit on Sustainable Development (Rio + 10) held?
- (a) Davos
- (b) Nova Scotia
- (c) Johannesburg
- (d) Shanghai
Answer: (c) Johannesburg
Explanation
Where the World Summit on Sustainable Development (Rio+10) was held
This major follow-up summit to the 1992 Rio Earth Summit took place in a specific African city.
| Option | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Davos | Incorrect | Known for the World Economic Forum, not this summit |
| (b) Nova Scotia | Incorrect | Not the location of this summit |
| (c) Johannesburg | Correct | The World Summit on Sustainable Development (Rio+10) was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2002 |
| (d) Shanghai | Incorrect | Not the location of this summit |
Rio+10 Summit facts:
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Year | 2002 |
Answer: (c) Johannesburg.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Davos hosts the World Economic Forum, not this summit.
- (b) Incorrect. Nova Scotia is not the location.
- (c) CORRECT. The Rio+10 Summit was held in Johannesburg.
- (d) Incorrect. Shanghai is also not the location.
Key point
The World Summit on Sustainable Development (Rio+10) was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2002.
Remember
The World Summit on Sustainable Development (Rio+10) was held in Johannesburg.
Common mistakes
- Confusing the Rio+10 Summit's Johannesburg location with unrelated major conference cities (Davos, Shanghai).
- Not knowing the 2002 timeline of this follow-up summit.
- Mixing up this summit with the original 1992 Rio Earth Summit's location.
Exam tip
Rio+10 (World Summit on Sustainable Development, 2002) = held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Sources
- United Nations — Report of the World Summit on Sustainable Development, Johannesburg (26 August–4 September 2002)
- United Nations — Johannesburg Declaration on Sustainable Development (2002)