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  The historic convention on biological diversity held in Rio de Janeiro in1992 is known as (a) CITES Convention      (b) The Earth Summit     (c) G-16 Summit               (d) MAB Programme

Answer:

                  (b) The historic convention on biological diversity held in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) in 1992 is known as Earth Summit (Ist). The explanation for other options is CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild flora and fauna) has helped in restricting poaching and loss of rare species. MAB stands for Man and Biosphere Programme which undertakes establishment and maintenance of biosphere reserves.