In which of the following year did India enact the Biological Diversity Act?

2002

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2005

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1972

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1986

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Solution

The correct option is A 2002
India enacted the Biological Diversity Act in 2002. The aim of the act is to provide for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the use of biological resources and knowledge.

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