Development Goals

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Correct Answer : Option d

Explanation
Option (d) is not correct: The MDGs were not exclusively focused on measurable social and economic targets. Although they had specific social and economic development targets, they also included environmental goals (Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability), albeit with a limited focus compared to the SDGs.
The SDGs represent a broader, more integrated approach, emphasizing governance, environmental sustainability, and inclusive development across all sectors.

Statement (a) is correct: The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) primarily targeted issues such as poverty, education, and health. While they did include environmental sustainability as one of the goals, the framework was not as comprehensive in addressing environmental issues as the later Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Statement (b) is correct: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) consist of 17 goals that address a wide range of interconnected challenges, encompassing economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability.

Statement (c) is correct: Both the MDGs and SDGs prioritize areas like poverty eradication, quality education, and health and well-being. However, the SDGs extend their scope to include more comprehensive environmental sustainability measures.