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Q · BiodiversityMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements regarding CITES: 1. It is a legally binding treaty to protect endangered species traded internationally. 2. India is a party to the CITES convention. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
TopicBiodiversity
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) is legally binding but does not replace national laws. India has been a party to CITES since 1976.
Final Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2