Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC):
1.It is the first multilateral treaty categorically banning a class of weapon of mass destruction (WMD).
2.It is a legally binding treaty.
3.The BWC does not have an inspection regime to verify compliance.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: All are correct

Statement 1 is correct: The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) was the first multilateral treaty categorically banning a class of weapon of mass destruction (WMD), signed on 10 April 1972.

Statement 2 is correct: It is a legally binding treaty.

Statement 3 is correct: Verification: The BWC does not have an inspection regime to verify compliance.

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