UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, C and D are correct and reflect the structure and intent of the SDGs. A notes the presence of environment-focused goals, C emphasises integration of economic, social and environmental pillars and D highlights the role of partnerships. Statements B and E are incorrect: the SDGs do not abandon development concerns but integrate them with environmental objectives, and they are universal, applying to all countries. Therefore, the correct combination is A, C and D only.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it accurately captures the environmental and partnership dimensions of the SDGs while recognising their integrative character. It properly excludes B and E, which misrepresent the nature and scope of the goals. Hence, it satisfies the question requirement.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect since it includes B, which wrongly claims that SDGs replace development concerns with purely environmental ones. This contradicts the multidimensional nature of the goals.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it adds E to otherwise correct statements. E falsely suggests that SDGs apply only to developing countries, whereas they are meant to be universal. Including a false statement invalidates the combination.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect as it groups B, C and D and leaves out A. Apart from omitting A, it also accepts B, which mischaracterises the SDGs as purely environmental.