Q- Concerning the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification UNCCD- consider the following statements-1- It addresses the issue of drought in arid and semi-arid areas-2- It is a legally binding international agreement-3- India is not a member of the convention-Which of the statements given above is-are correct-

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Q. Concerning the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

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2 and 3 only

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1 and 3 only

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1, 2 and 3

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Solution

The correct option is A
1 and 2 only
Explanation:

Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Established in 1994, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is the sole legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management.

Statement 3 is incorrect: India is a member of the convention.

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Q. Concerning the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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