Q. Consider the following statements regarding “CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)”:
1.It is an international inter-governmental treaty.
2.It aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments.

  • It aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
  • Roughly 5,000 species of animals and 28,000 species of plants are protected. Bears, dolphins, cacti, corals, orchids and aloes are some examples.

Source: NCERT

Blog
Academy
Community