Sthaapna – Static MCQs for GS – Environment- Day 2

Consider the following statements on National Biological Diversity Act 2002

1) It aims to give effect to the provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity
2) It provides for a centralized system for addressing various issues pertaining to the conservation of Biodiversity
3) Its objective is to regulate the access to genetic resources and protection of biodiversity

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Consider the following statements about Convention on Biodiversity (CBD):

1) It is a legally binding treaty
2) It entered into force in 1992
3) It has been signed and ratified by many countries including India, USA etc

Which of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following statements highlight the importance of Convention on Biodiversity (CBD)?

1) It covers all the ecosystems, species, and genetic resources
2) It covers rapidly expanding field of biotechnology, addressing technology development and transfer, benefit sharing and bio-safety
3) It links traditional conservation efforts to the economic goal of using biological resources sustainably.

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Consider the following statements regarding National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) of India:

1) It is statutory and non-autonomous body
2) Its headquarters are located in Chennai
3) It advises only the Central Government on issues relating to conservation of biodiversity

Which of the above statement/s is/are incorrect