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Which of the following statement is correct about Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg?  (1) She was featured as TIME's Person of the Year 2020 in Times Magazine (2) She gave speeches at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and at the European Parliament as well as in front of the legislatures of Italy 

Which of the following statement is correct about Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg?  (1) She was featured as TIME's Person of the Year 2020 in Times Magazine (2) She gave speeches at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and at the European Parliament as well as in front of the legislatures of Italy  Correct Answer 2 only

The correct answer is 2 only.

Key Points

  • Time magazine has named US President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris as 2020 "Person of the Year". Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
  • Greta Thunberg gave speeches at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and at the European Parliament as well as in front of the legislatures of Italy. Hence statement 2 is correct.​

Additional Information

  • Greta Thunberg
    • Greta Tintin Eleonora Ernman Thunberg is a Swedish environmental activist who is internationally known for challenging world leaders to take immediate action against climate change. 
    • Born: 3 January 2003 (age 18 years), Stockholm, Sweden
    • Nationality: Swedish
    • Awards: Right Livelihood Award, MORE
    • Books: No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference.

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