UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 52
Consider the following international agreements:
- The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
- The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
- The World Heritage Convention
Which of the above has/have a bearing on the biodiversity?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: All three treaties can affect biodiversity conservation through crops, land ecosystems or recognised natural heritage sites.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Correct - The Plant Genetic Resources Treaty conserves agricultural genetic diversity.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - The Desertification Convention combats land degradation and protects dryland ecosystems.
Statement/Item 3: Correct - The World Heritage Convention protects natural sites of outstanding universal value, including diverse habitats.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 3.
B: Incorrect - omits correct statement/items 1, 2.
C: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 2.
D: Correct - includes all and only the correct items.