Question

Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was adopted during the Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.

2. India enacted the Biological Diversity (BD) Act in 2002 to give effect to the provisions of this CBD Convention.

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
• D. d) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Both 1 and 2

• The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is one of the key agreements adopted during the Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.
• The objectives of CBD are: conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components, and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of genetic resources.
• India enacted the Biological Diversity (BD) Act in 2002 to give effect to the provision of this CBD Convention. India also prepared a National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP) in 2008, and an Addendum to NBAP in 2014 with 20 national targets on biodiversity.