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Environmental Governance
Question No. 151Interactive Test Mode
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Q151. 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 biodiversity?

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 biodiversity?
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Correct Answer: Option (D) — 1, 2 and 3

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All three conventions have direct or indirect bearings on biodiversity conservation:

  1. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (2001) protects agricultural biodiversity and plant genetic resources.
  2. UNCCD (1994) combats land degradation and desertification, which is critical for preserving terrestrial habitats and species biodiversity.
  3. The UNESCO World Heritage Convention (1972) protects natural heritage sites of outstanding universal value, including critical habitats for threatened species and global biodiversity.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2014 (Q151)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Environmental Governance
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — (d) 1, 2 and 3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2014 Q151

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2014 GS Paper I Question 151 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2014 Environment and Ecology (Environmental Governance) question is Option (D): "(d) 1, 2 and 3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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