Which of the following is/are United Nations Sustainable Development Goal(s) ? 1. Decent work and economic growth 2. Peace, justice and strong institutions 3. Responsible consumption and production Select the correct answer using the code given below :

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development [2]. There are 17 integrated goals designed to balance social, economic, and environmental sustainability [4]. Statement 1 refers to SDG 8, which aims to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all [4]. Statement 2 refers to SDG 16, which focuses on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions [1]. Statement 3 refers to SDG 12, which is dedicated to ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns [4]. Since all three statements correctly identify specific UN Sustainable Development Goals, the correct answer is 1, 2, and 3.

Sources

1. [1] Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 8: Inclusive growth and issues > 8.15 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) > p. 278
2. [2] Economics, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 3: Poverty as a Challenge > Poverty and Sustainable Development Goals > p. 37
3. [4] https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/