Prelims 2015 · Environment · Question 76
With reference to an organization known as 'BirdLife International', which of the following statements is/are correct?<br/>1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.<br/>2. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' originated from this organization.<br/>3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as 'Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas'.<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer
1 and 3 only
1. Correct. BirdLife International is a global partnership of conservation organizations working for birds and biodiversity.
2. Incorrect. The concept of biodiversity hotspots was developed by Norman Myers, not originated by BirdLife International.
3. Correct. BirdLife International identifies and promotes sites called Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs).
Hence, statements 1 and 3 only are correct.