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UN-Habitat

Asked 2 times in CSE over 4 years (2017–2021), peaking in 2017.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
2017–2021
Span
2017
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2017
  • Recurs across 2 years (2017–2021)

Across exams

CSE · 2

How the concept evolved

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Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.

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Sample questions

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CSE2021

Consider the following statements

  1. 'Right to the City' is an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat monitors the commitments made by each country in this regard
  2. 'Right to the City' gives every occupant of the city the right to reclaim public spaces and public participation in the city
  3. 'Right to the City' means that the State cannot deny any public service or facility to the unauthorized colonies in the city

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A 1 only
  2. B 3 only
  3. C 1 and 2
  4. D 2 and 3 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Polity & Governance › Local Government
CSE2017

With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct ?

  1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all
  2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only
  3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. A 1, 2 and 3
  2. B 1 and 3 only ✓
  3. C 2 and 3 only
  4. D 1 only
✓ Correct answer: (B)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings

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