​Consider the following sustainable development goals and their objectives and say which ones are correctly matched:
(A) Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
(B) Goal 10: Climate action
(C) Goal 13: Reduced inequality
(D) Goal 14: Life below water
(E) Goal 15: Life on land
Codes:

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: 4. (A), (D), (E) only

Explanation: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all".

• (A) Goal 7 is Correct: It stands for "Affordable and Clean Energy" (Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all).

• (D) Goal 14 is Correct: It stands for "Life Below Water" (Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources).

• (E) Goal 15 is Correct: It stands for "Life on Land" (Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems).

Information Booster

• Adoption: The SDGs were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

• Total Goals: There are 17 Goals and 169 Targets.

• Mnemonic for the mismatched pair: Unlucky number 13 is often associated with disasters (like Climate Change), so Goal 13 is Climate Action.

Additional Information : The question has swapped the definitions for Goal 10 and Goal 13:

• (B) Goal 10 is "Reduced Inequalities", NOT Climate Action.

• (C) Goal 13 is "Climate Action", NOT Reduced Inequality.​

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