Apply Now Student Hub Feedback
Economy question from UPSC CSE-Prelims, 2026

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 livelihoods and "Blue Transformation".
Which of the following combinations about the "Four Betters" proposed by FAO for "Blue Transformation" is correct?

Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Correct Answer: Option B — Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better life
The "Four Betters" represent the structural core of the Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) Strategic Framework. They are designed as a systems lens to guide the transformation of global agrifood systems—including fisheries and aquaculture under the Blue Transformation roadmap—toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Even though the context here specifically targets marine ecosystems and oceans, the foundational pillars of the FAO framework remain fixed. The four components are explicitly defined as:Better Production: Ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns, through efficient and resilient inclusive supply chains. Better Nutrition: Ending hunger, achieving food security, and improving nutrition in all its forms, including promoting healthy aquatic diets. Better Environment: Protecting, restoring, and promoting sustainable use of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, while combating climate change. Better Life: Promoting inclusive economic growth, reducing inequalities, and improving the livelihoods of rural and coastal communities, explicitly aiming to "leave no one behind."
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.

About this question

UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims

Details

Exam UPSC CSE
Stage Prelims
Year 2026
Subject Economy
View all questions from this paper

More Economy questions

From across UPSC, JKPSC, and JKSSB papers — same subject, different years.

Practice 1,367+ more PYQs interactively

Filter by subject, year, and exam in real time. Get instant feedback, detailed explanations, and track your progress.

Open practice portal