Q. With reference to the International Whaling Commission (IWC), consider the following statements:
1.The IWC was established under the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling, 1946.
2.The IWC regulates three types of whaling: commercial, aboriginal subsistence, and special permit (scientific) whaling.
3.The governance of special permit (scientific) whaling falls exclusively under the Commission, and all countries are legally bound to follow its decisions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- The IWC was set up in 1946 under the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling with the aim of regulating whaling and conserving whale stocks.
- Whaling is categorized into three types under the Convention: commercial, aboriginal subsistence, and special permit (scientific).
- Special permit whaling is governed by national governments, not the Commission. Currently, no governments are engaged in this type of whaling.
Source: Environment (Factly Forum IAS)
