The primary objective of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 is to conserve and protect the country's biological diversity, including its ecosystems, species, and genetic resources.

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is the apex body responsible for regulating access to biological resources and associated traditional knowledge in India.

Benefit sharing is the term used for the equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of biological resources and associated traditional knowledge.

All of the mentioned options are key components of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.

BMCs are responsible for promoting sustainable use of biological resources, documenting local biodiversity and traditional knowledge, and resolving conflicts related to access and benefit sharing.

Biodiversity Registers provide information on local biodiversity and traditional knowledge, help in monitoring changes in biodiversity over time, and facilitate equitable benefit sharing.

Enforcing the provisions of the Act is not a function of the NBA. This responsibility lies with the State Biodiversity Boards and the Central Government.

Unauthorized access to biological resources and associated traditional knowledge is punishable with both imprisonment for up to 5 years and a fine of up to Rs. 10 lakhs.

The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 is guided by the principles of precaution, polluter pays, and sustainable development.

Local communities play an important role in the implementation of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 through their involvement in the preparation of Biodiversity Registers, representation in Biodiversity Management Committees, and consultation in the decision-making process related to access and benefit sharing.

Cultural diversity is not a type of biological diversity recognized under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. The Act focuses on the conservation and protection of ecosystem diversity, species diversity, and genetic diversity.

Free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) is the term used for the process of obtaining prior informed consent from local communities before accessing their biological resources and associated traditional knowledge.

All of the mentioned activities are prohibited under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.

The Central Government plays a crucial role in the implementation of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 by formulating policies and guidelines, providing financial and technical assistance, and monitoring and enforcing the provisions of the Act.

Granting approvals for access to biological resources is a function of the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), not the State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs).