2014 · EnvironmentPrevious Year Question
Q58.
Consider the following international agreements: 1. The international Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. 2. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. 3. The World Heritage Convention. Which of the above has/have a bearing on the biodiversity?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer

D

Explanation

As per United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification website — 'dynamics of climate and biodiversity are intimately connected'. It collaborates closely with the two Rio Conventions: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and UNFCCC. All three have a bearing on biodiversity.