Consider the following statements regarding “UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme”: 1. It is an intergovernmental scientific programme that was launched in 1971. 2. India is a not signatory to the landscape approach supported by UNESCO's MAB programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) is an intergovernmental scientific programme that was launched in 1971.

It aims to establish a scientific basis for the improvement of relationships between people and their environments.
It proposes interdisciplinary research, demonstration and training in natural resources management.
MAB helps national governments with the planning and implementation of research and training programmes with technical assistance and scientific advice.
India is a signatory to the landscape approach supported by UNESCO’s MAB programme.

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