A historic convention. on biological diversity held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 is known as

The earth summit

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Solution

The correct option is D The earth summit
United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) was held in Rio de Janeiro from 3-14th June 1992. The focus of the convention was on climate change and its adverse effects. The convention was named as 'The Earth Summit'.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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