Which of the following are common to both the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

1.Zero hunger

2.Life below water

3.No poverty

4.Life on land

5.Gender equality

A1, 2 & 3 only

B2, 3 & 4 only

C1, 4 & 5 only

D1, 3 & 5 only ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 1, 3 & 5 only

Explanation

No poverty, zero hunger and gender equality were addressed by both the earlier goals and the newer goals.

Statement 1 zero hunger echoes the older aim to eradicate extreme hunger.

Statement 3 no poverty continues the earlier drive against extreme poverty.

Statement 5 gender equality carried over from the earlier goal on empowering women.

Life below water and life on land are new additions found only in the Sustainable Development Goals.

The newer goals total seventeen against the eight of the earlier set.

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