Question 75
HardOriginal questionThe National Biodiversity Authority, set up under the Biological Diversity Act of 2002, has its headquarters in
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The National Biodiversity Authority was established in 2003 with its headquarters in Chennai.
It regulates access to India's biological resources and makes sure the benefits are shared, working with State Biodiversity Boards and local Biodiversity Management Committees.
Dehradun is home to the Forest Survey of India and the Wildlife Institute of India, and Kolkata to the Botanical and Zoological Surveys.
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