International trade in endangered species of wild animals and plants is regulated by which convention?
- A.Ramsar Convention
- B.CITES
- C.Basel Convention
- D.Rotterdam Convention
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Explanation
The correct answer is B, CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. It was agreed at Washington in 1973 and came into force in 1975. Species are placed in three appendices: Appendix I covers species threatened with extinction, in which commercial trade is generally prohibited; Appendix II covers species that may become threatened unless trade is controlled; Appendix III covers species protected by a particular country that seeks the help of others.
Option A, the Ramsar Convention of 1971, protects wetlands of international importance and not wildlife trade. Option C, the Basel Convention of 1989, governs the movement of hazardous wastes between countries. Option D, the Rotterdam Convention of 1998, requires prior informed consent before certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides can be exported, which again is a chemicals treaty rather than a wildlife one.
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Practice Questions
View allRamsar Convention is related to
- A.Climate change
- B.Pesticide pollution
- C.Ozone layer depletion
- D.Wetland conservation
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The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance was signed in 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar and came into force in 1975.
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- A.It is the international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters.
- B.It is the agreement of the countries around the North Pole regarding the demarcation of their territories in the polar region.
- C.It is a set of norms to be followed by the countries whose scientists undertake research studies in the North Pole and South Pole.
- D.It is a trade and security agreement of the member countries of the Arctic Council.
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- A.Agenda 39
- B.Agenda 19
- C.Agenda 22
- D.Agenda 21
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- A.Substances that deplete the ozone layer
- B.Transboundary movement of hazardous waste
- C.Conservation of migratory species
- D.Trade in endangered species
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Read the full explanation →The Kyoto Protocol, which set binding greenhouse gas reduction targets for developed countries, was adopted in which year?
- A.1992
- B.1995
- C.1997
- D.2005
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