Question

The Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 was called

• A. for immediate steps to discontinue use of CFCs that were damaging the ozone layer
• B. to reduce CO2 emissions and global warming
• C. for conservation of biodiversity and sustainable utilisation of its benefits
• D. to assess threat posed to native species by invasive weed species

Answer 1

The correct option is C for conservation of biodiversity and sustainable utilisation of its benefits

Conservation of biodiversity is of major significance because every living organism makes some contribution or the other towards the sustenance of life on this planet. It is not a concern that is limited to a particular country or continent. It is the collective responsibility of all nations throughout the world.

This led to the occurrence of ‘The Earth Summit’ which is a historic Convention on Biological Diversity. It was held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. At this convention, countries across the globe were urged to adopt measures for conservation of biodiversity and sustainable utilisation of its benefits.