With reference to United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) consider the following statements:1.Its aim is to count the world’s growing populations and suggest measures to allocate resources efficiently.2.UNFPA partners with governments, other agencies and civil society to advance its mission.3.It also focuses on improving the lives of youths and women by advocating for human rights and gender equality and by promoting the understanding of population dynamics.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) consider the following statements:
1.Its aim is to count the world’s growing populations and suggest measures to allocate resources efficiently.
2.UNFPA partners with governments, other agencies and civil society to advance its mission.
3.It also focuses on improving the lives of youths and women by advocating for human rights and gender equality and by promoting the understanding of population dynamics.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Its mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct. UNFPA partners with governments, other agencies and civil society to advance its mission. It also focuses on improving the lives of youths and women by advocating for human rights and gender equality and by promoting the understanding of population dynamics.

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