Consider the following statements in reference to World Meteorological Day:
1. It is celebrated on 23 March as the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) was established on that day in 1950.
2. The organisation comprises 150 members.
3. It is being observed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations.
4. The theme of 2020 World Meteorological Day was "Climate and Water".
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Only 1, 3 and 4
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: World Meteorological Day is observed on 23 March to commemorate the founding of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1950.
· Statement 2 is incorrect: The WMO has 193 member states and territories, not 150.
· Statement 3 is correct: The day is observed by WMO, which is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN).
· Statement 4 is correct: The theme of World Meteorological Day 2020 was "Climate and Water".
Information Booster:
· The theme for World Meteorological Day 2025 is "Closing the early warning gap together", highlighting the global priority of enhancing early warning systems to reduce disaster risk.
· WMO plays a central role in weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and disaster preparedness globally.