Q. Which of the following is/are mechanism/s established under “Biological Diversity Act of 2002”?
1.Botanical gardens
2.National Biodiversity Authority
3.State Biodiversity Boards
Select the correct answer from below given codes:

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: Biological Diversity Act 2002 enacted to help India to meet the objectives of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) 1992.

Provides for a decentralized three-tiered mechanism for regulation:

  • National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) at the national level,
  • State Biodiversity Boards (SSB) at the state level, and
  • Biodiversity Management Committees (BMC) at the local body level.

Source: FORUMIAS

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