Question 41
1. The first APMCHUD was held in India in 2006 on the theme 'Emerging Urban Forms - Policy Responses and Governance Structure'.
2. India hosts all the Annual Ministerial Conferences in partnership with ADB, APEC and ASEAN.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
AOptions
BSolution
Statement 1 is correct. The first Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (APMCHUD) was indeed held in New Delhi, India, in 2006. The theme of this inaugural conference was "Emerging Urban Forms - Policy Responses and Governance Structure". Statement 2 is incorrect. India does not host all the Annual Ministerial Conferences. APMCHUD conferences are held periodically in various member countries across the Asia-Pacific region, not exclusively in India, nor are they strictly annual. Also, while there might be partnerships with various international organizations, stating that India hosts all conferences in partnership with ADB, APEC, and ASEAN is too broad and incorrect.
CStrategy
For questions on international conferences or ministerial meetings, verify the host country, year of the first meeting, and the frequency/nature of subsequent meetings. Be cautious of extreme words like "all," "only," "always."
DSyllabus Analysis
This question relates to International Relations, Urbanization, and Governance, specifically international cooperation on urban development.
EQuestion Analysis
Medium to Difficult. Requires specific factual knowledge about an international conference, including its first host and frequency.