Environment Quiz 19

1. In India, the Biodiversity Management Committees are key to the realization 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?

1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government. 
2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled to equal protection whether it is found in protected areas or outside. 
3. Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Nagarhole National Park 
2. Papikonda National Park 
3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve 
4. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary 

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India. 
2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention. 
3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.

Which one of the option is correct?