Paper 1 · People, Development and Environment
UGC NET December 2023 (12.12.2023) Shift-I
The Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) was opened for signature during:
AEarth Summit ✓ Correct
BMontreal Protocol
CKyoto Protocol
DStockholm Convention
Correct answer: (A) Earth Summit — The Convention on Biodiversity was opened for signature at the Earth Summit, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Convention on Biodiversity was opened for signature at the Earth Summit, so that is the answer.
★The Earth Summit was held at Rio de Janeiro in 1992.
★The Convention on Biological Diversity was opened for signature there.
★It aims to conserve biodiversity and ensure its sustainable use.
★It also seeks fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources.
★The Montreal and Kyoto protocols deal with ozone and climate, not biodiversity.
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