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International Conventions and Biodiversity Conservation in India

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Which international convention aims to conserve biological diversity and ensure the sustainable use of its components?

  1. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  2. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

  3. Kyoto Protocol

  4. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is an international treaty that aims to conserve biological diversity, ensure the sustainable use of its components, and ensure the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources.

When was the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted?

  1. 1992

  2. 1997

  3. 2002

  4. 2010


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was adopted at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992.

Which Indian city hosted the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP 11) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 2012?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. New Delhi

  3. Mumbai

  4. Kolkata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hyderabad, India, hosted the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP 11) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 2012.

Which international convention aims to protect migratory species of wild animals?

  1. Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)

  2. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

  3. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

  4. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) aims to protect migratory species of wild animals, their habitats, and migration routes.

When was the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) adopted?

  1. 1979

  2. 1983

  3. 1987

  4. 1991


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) was adopted in 1979.

Which international convention aims to protect wetlands and their resources?

  1. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

  2. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  3. Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)

  4. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands aims to protect wetlands and their resources, recognizing their importance for biodiversity conservation, water supply, and flood control.

When was the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands adopted?

  1. 1971

  2. 1975

  3. 1979

  4. 1983


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was adopted in 1971.

Which international convention aims to regulate international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora?

  1. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

  2. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  3. Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)

  4. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) aims to regulate international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora.

When was the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) adopted?

  1. 1973

  2. 1977

  3. 1981

  4. 1985


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was adopted in 1973.

Which international convention aims to combat desertification and land degradation?

  1. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

  2. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  3. Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)

  4. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) aims to combat desertification and land degradation, particularly in arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid areas.

When was the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) adopted?

  1. 1992

  2. 1994

  3. 1996

  4. 1998


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was adopted in 1994.

Which international convention aims to protect and promote the sustainable use of the world's forests?

  1. United Nations Framework Convention on Forests (UNFF)

  2. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  3. Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)

  4. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Framework Convention on Forests (UNFF) aims to protect and promote the sustainable use of the world's forests.

When was the United Nations Framework Convention on Forests (UNFF) adopted?

  1. 2000

  2. 2002

  3. 2004

  4. 2006


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Framework Convention on Forests (UNFF) was adopted in 2000.

Which international convention aims to protect and promote the sustainable use of the world's oceans?

  1. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

  2. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  3. Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)

  4. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) aims to protect and promote the sustainable use of the world's oceans.

When was the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) adopted?

  1. 1982

  2. 1984

  3. 1986

  4. 1988


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) was adopted in 1982.

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