Question : When and where did the concept of Earth Hour begin?
Option 1: In April 2008, in Tokyo, Japan
Option 2: In June 2007, in Christchurch, New Zealand
Option 3: In May 2009, in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Option 4: In March 2007, in Sydney, Australia
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Correct Answer: In March 2007, in Sydney, Australia
Solution : The correct answer is In March 2007 in Sydney, Australia .
Earth Hour is celebrated on the last Saturday of March every year. It is a movement organised by the World Wildlife Fund for Nature as an initiative to increase awareness about the environment. The concept of Earth Hour began in 2007 in Sydney, Australia. On Earth Day, all the non-essential lights are turned off for one hour.
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