UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

The 30×30 target calls for conserving at least 30% of terrestrial, inland water and marine areas by 2030 through well-managed and connected systems of protected and conserved areas. It seeks not just numerical coverage but ecological representation and respect for Indigenous and local community rights. Achieving this is considered crucial for halting biodiversity loss and maintaining ecosystem services that support human well-being. (UNEP - UN Environment Programme)

Option A:
This option correctly states the content of the 30×30 pledge, emphasising both area and ecological quality.

Option B:
This option is incorrect; the framework does not prescribe demographic targets and focuses on changing production, consumption and land-use patterns instead.

Option C:
The framework does not require a fixed budget percentage for forestry alone; finance is to be mobilised across diverse conservation actions and ecosystems.

Option D:
The target is broader than tree planting and stresses appropriate conservation of varied ecosystems, not just planting trees in arbitrary locations.