Multiple choice

The Food and Agriculture Organisation observed the year 2002 as:

  1. International Year of the Farmer

  2. International Year of the Girl child

  3. International Year of Mountains

  4. International Year of Agriculture

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The United Nations declared 2002 as the International Year of Mountains to promote sustainable mountain development. The FAO was the lead UN agency for this initiative. Other 'International Years' include different themes for different years - 2002 was specifically focused on mountain ecosystems and communities.