UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 82
With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements:
- It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
- It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education and public awareness.
- It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: BNHS is an independent non-government conservation organisation undertaking science, education, public engagement and guided nature activities.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Incorrect - BNHS is not an autonomous department or statutory institution under the Ministry of Environment.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - It works for conservation through research, education and outreach.
Statement/Item 3: Correct - It organises nature camps, trails and other public programmes.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 1; omits correct statement/item 2.
B: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 3.
C: Correct - includes all and only the correct items.
D: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 1.