With reference to an organization known as 'BirdLife International', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.
2. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' originated from this organization.
3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as 'Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas'.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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A.
1 only
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B.
2 and 3 only
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C.
1 and 3 only
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D.
1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer:
C. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Regarding BirdLife International:
It is a global partnership of conservation organizations working to conserve birds, their habitats, and global biodiversity.
The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' did not originate from BirdLife International. This concept was introduced by Norman Myers in 1988.
BirdLife International identifies and designates sites known as 'Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas' (IBAs), which are crucial for bird conservation and biodiversity protection.
Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are correct, and statement 2 is incorrect.
The correct answer is (c) 1 and 3 only.
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