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The STOCKHOLM DECLARATION 1972 (Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment) was adopted on:

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Correct answer: D.
1. The Stockholm Declaration on the Human Environment was adopted on 16 JUNE 1972 at the UN Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm from 5 to 16 June 1972. 2. This was the FIRST major international conference on environmental issues — marking the beginning of modern international environmental law. 3. Principle 1: 'Man has the fundamental right to freedom, equality and adequate conditions of life, in an environment of a quality that permits a life of dignity and well-being, and he bears a solemn responsibility to protect and improve the environment for present and future generations.' 4. The Conference established the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 5. 5 June is celebrated as World Environment Day. 6. India was an active participant at Stockholm; PM Indira Gandhi addressed the Conference. 7. Hence option B is correct. _Source: EPA 1986 / Constitution of India / Stockholm/Rio/Paris / Indian SC environmental jurisprudence — Stockholm Declaration on the Human Environment 1972_
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