Multiple choice

Consider the following facts;

  1. The name and concept of Earth Day was pioneered by John McConnell, who proposed March 21 as the global celebration for Mother Earth.
  2. It is celebrated each year, across a network of 192 countries, on June 23rd.
  3. The Earth Hour is not observed on the same date each year.

Which of the above statements are true?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. All the three
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Earth Day is an annual day on which events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Earth Day is observed on April 22 each year. The name and concept of Earth Day was pioneered by John McConnell in 1969 at a UNESCO Conference in San Francisco. He proposed March 21, 1970, the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere. The Earth Hour is not observed on the same date each year. It began in 2008 and was held on March 29 that year. In 2013, it was observed internationally on March 23.

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