UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by UN member states in 2015, sets out a framework of 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These goals cover a broad range of issues including poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, clean water, climate action and partnerships. They build on the earlier Millennium Development Goals but are more comprehensive and universal. Therefore, the correct number of SDGs is 17, as stated in Option C.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because 8 goals were associated with the Millennium Development Goals, not with the SDG framework. The SDGs expanded both the number and scope of targets.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect since 12 is not the agreed number in the UN 2030 Agenda. Some thematic groupings exist, but the official list has 17 goals.

Option C:
Option C is correct because it reflects the adopted global consensus on the structure of the 2030 Agenda. Each goal is accompanied by specific targets and indicators to monitor progress.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect; 25 goals have never been part of the formal SDG framework. Using an incorrect number can lead to confusion in exam questions on global development agendas.