UPSC Prelims 2015Environment & Ecology
Question 6 of 18With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments 2. IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments. 3. CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws. Select the correct using the code given below.
Linked Syllabus Concepts
Revision notes for concepts tested in this PYQ.
Conservation of Endangered Species (CITES & IUCN Red List)Animal Welfare Legislation in IndiaEquitable and Reasonable Utilisation (ERU) PrincipleRamsar Sites and Wetland ConservationEnvironmental Conservation Initiatives (Afforestation)Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & Cumulative Impact Assessment
Related Study Concepts
Conservation of Endangered Species (CITES & IUCN Red List)Animal Welfare Legislation in IndiaEquitable and Reasonable Utilisation (ERU) PrincipleRamsar Sites and Wetland ConservationEnvironmental Conservation Initiatives (Afforestation)Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & Cumulative Impact Assessment