Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Sustainable Development Goals' framework? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Sustainable Development Goals' framework?
A. Only environmental targets without social dimensions
B. Only economic growth targets
C. Only national goals without global coordination
D. A set of interlinked global goals covering economic, social and environmental dimensions of development
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations comprise 17 interlinked goals that integrate economic prosperity, social inclusion and environmental sustainability.

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Question #1
The Most-Favoured-Nation principle under the WTO implies:
A. special tariff concessions to neighbours
B. non-discriminatory treatment between trading partners
C. prohibition of all tariffs
D. favourable treatment to developed countries

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The MFN principle requires non-discriminatory treatment among WTO members.

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Question #2
The 'National Human Rights Commission' is a:
A. constitutional body
B. judicial body
C. private body
D. statutory body

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
NHRC is a statutory body under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

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Question #3
Which of the following is a feature of the 'Specific Factors Model' of international trade?
A. All factors are mobile between industries
B. Only capital is mobile internationally
C. There are no specific factors
D. Some factors are specific to particular industries while labour is mobile between industries

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
In the specific-factors (Ricardo-Viner) model, each industry has a factor that is specific to it (immobile) while at least one factor (usually labour) is mobile between industries, generating clear distributional predictions of trade.

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