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Biodiversity & Conservation
Question No. 30Interactive Test Mode
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Q30. Consider the following statements: 1. In India, the Biodiversity Management Committees are key to the realisation of the objectives of the Nagoya Protocol. 2. The Biodiversity Management Committees have important functions in determining access and benefit sharing, including the power to levy collection fees on the access of biological resources within its jurisdiction. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. In India, the Biodiversity Management Committees are key to the realisation of the objectives of the Nagoya Protocol.
  2. The Biodiversity Management Committees have important functions in determining access and benefit sharing, including the power to levy collection fees on the access of biological resources within its jurisdiction. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Both 1 and 2

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Statement 1 is correct: Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) established at the local body level under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 are fundamental institutions for implementing the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework under the Nagoya Protocol. Statement 2 is correct: Under Section 41 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, BMCs may levy collection fees on any person accessing biological resources within their territorial jurisdiction for commercial purposes.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2023 (Q30)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Biodiversity & Conservation
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Both 1 and 2

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2023 GS Paper I Question 30 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2023 Environment and Ecology (Biodiversity & Conservation) question is Option (C): "Both 1 and 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2023 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Environment and Ecology" and micro-topic "Biodiversity & Conservation". You can explore all repeated questions from Biodiversity & Conservation in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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