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'World Environment Day' was first established by UN Assembly on _____.
  1. 16th September 1966
  2. 10th July 1996
  3. 5th June 1972
  4. 7th December 1977

A
10th July 1996
B
16th September 1966
C
5th June 1972
D
7th December 1977
Solution
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The correct option is C 5th June 1972
  • 'World Environment Day' is celebrated every year on 5 June to raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the planet Earth. It is run by the 'United Nations Environment Programme' (UNEP).
  • It was established by the 'United Nations General Assembly' in 1972 on the day, that 'United Nations Conference on the Human Environment' began.
  • The first 'World Environment Day' was celebrated in 1973. Since then it is hosted every year by a different city with a different theme.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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