2015 · EnvironmentPrevious Year Question
Q76.
With reference to an organization known as 'BirdLife International', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations. 2. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' originated from this organization. 3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as 'Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas'. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer

C

Explanation

The British biologist Norman Myers coined the 'biodiversity hotspot' in 1988. BirdLife International is a global partnership of conservation organizations. The concept of biodiversity hotspot did NOT originate from BirdLife International.