Question

Which among the following is/are correctly matched?

1.Minamata Convention - Mercury
2.Stockholm Convention - Persistent Organic Pollutants
3.Vienna Convention - Ozone Layer
4.Ramsar Convention - Wetlands

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  1 and 4 only
• C.
  1, 2 and 3 only
• D.
  All the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All the above
<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Minamata Convention on Mercury is an international treaty designed to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds.
The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from chemicals.
The Vienna Convention was the first convention of any kind to be signed by every country involved, taking effect in 1988 and reaching universal ratification in 2009. This speaks to the enormity of ozone depletion at the time and the willingness of countries around the world to work together to solve it.
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.