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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 ensure fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources. India's Biological Diversity Act, 2002, establishes Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) at local levels. These BMCs are instrumental in implementing the principles of access and benefit sharing, including by collecting fees for the use of biological resources within their jurisdiction, thus aligning with the Protocol's objectives.
Source: UPSC gs1 2023