2026 · EnvironmentPrevious Year Question
Q38.
At the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in June, 2025 in France, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations demonstrated its leading voice on marine and ocean issues, especially on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture for resilient livelihood and "Blue Transformation". Which of the following combinations about the "Four Betters" proposed by FAO for "Blue Transformation" is correct ?
A. Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better ocean
B. Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better life
C. Better coral reefs, better nutrition, better environment and better life
D. Better estuaries, better nutrition, better
Answer

B

Explanation

FAO's Blue Transformation framework is commonly expressed through the 'Four Betters': better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life. UPSC uses the near-sounding alternatives as traps. The correct formulation retains 'better life'.