Consider the following statements regarding the World Toilet Organization:

Question

1. It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.

2. World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day, and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.

3. The main focus of its function is to grant funds to the least developed countries and developing countries to achieve the end of open defecation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 2 and 3

Answer 1

(a) 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Incorrect. The World Toilet Organization (WTO) is not an agency of the United Nations. It is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to improving toilet and sanitation conditions worldwide.

• Statement 2: Correct. The World Toilet Organization organizes initiatives such as the World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day, and World Toilet College to address global sanitation issues and promote sanitation awareness.

• Statement 3: Incorrect. While the WTO works towards improving sanitation, its primary focus is not on granting funds. Instead, it focuses on advocacy, education, and raising awareness about the importance of sanitation.

Therefore, only statement 2 is correct, making option (a) the right answer.