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Consider the following statements:
- 1.In India, the Biodiversity Management Committees are key to the realisation of the objectives of the Nagoya Protocol.
- 2.The Biodiversity Management Committees have important functions in determining access and benefit sharing, including the power to levy collection fees on the access of biological resources within its jurisdiction. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: C. Both 1 and 2
The Nagoya Protocol aims to promote the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources. Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) in India are crucial for implementing this, as they are mandated to protect biological diversity and ensure sustainable use. They play a vital role in local access and benefit-sharing arrangements, including deciding on fees for accessing biological resources within their jurisdiction, thereby directly supporting the protocol's objectives.
Source: UPSC gs1 2023