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Consider the following statements about CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)
1. It was international treaty signed in 1974
2. CITES is not legally binding on the parties
3. It protects wildlife from over exploitation
Which of the following is/are correct?

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A. 1, 3 only
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B. 1, 2, 3 only
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C. 3 only
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D. 1, 2 only
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Solution

The correct option is C C. 3 only
99. C

CITES is an international treaty drawn up in 1973 to protect wildlife against over-exploitation. CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments. It aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

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