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The historic convention on Biological Diversity held at Rio de Janeiro in 1992 is known as ______. - Biology (Theory)

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The historic convention on Biological Diversity held at Rio de Janeiro in 1992 is known as ______.

Options

  • Earth Summit

  • World Summit

  • CITES Convention

  • COP

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Solution

The historic convention on Biological Diversity held at Rio de Janeiro in 1992 is known as Earth Summit.

Explanation:

This event, also called the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), was a landmark gathering of world leaders to address global environmental and development issues. During this summit, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was adopted, establishing a binding international agreement focused on conserving biological diversity, promoting sustainable use of its components, and ensuring fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources.

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Chapter 17: Biodiversity and Its Conservation - Test Your Progress [Page 693]

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Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 17 Biodiversity and Its Conservation
Test Your Progress | Q 1. 18. | Page 693
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