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UPSC 2002: A World Summit with representation from all the countries will be held in Johannesburg in September 2002 on the subject of
(a)AIDS control
(b)Global terrorism
(c)Human rights
(d)Sustainable development
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) Sustainable development
The UN-convened gathering in Johannesburg from 26 August–4 September 2002 was officially called the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD), held to review progress a decade after the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Summit_2002?utm_source=openai)) Hence option (d) Sustainable development.
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The correct answer is option (d): Sustainable development. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2002, GS Paper 1, as Question 126. It falls under Environment & Ecology > International Environmental Treaties & Summits.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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