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UPSC Ecology And Environment Biodiversity Conservation And Wild Life / जैव विविधता संरक्षण और वन्य जीवन Question Bank Biodiversity

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    With reference to an initiative called The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)', which of the following statements is/are correct? [IAS Prelims 2016]
    1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World
    Economic Forum.
    2. It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity.
    3. It presents an approach that can help decision makers recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    A)  1 and 2 only                

    B)  3 only

    C)  2 and.3 only                

    D)  1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    (i)   The   Economics   of   Ecosystems   and Biodiversity (TEEB) is a study led by Pa van Sukhdev. It is an international initiative to draw attention to the global economic benefits of biodiversity. Its objective is to highlight the growing cost of biodiversity loss and ecosystem and to draw together expertise from the fields of science, economics and policy to enable practical actions. (ii) As per the official page of the organization. 2 and 3 are correct, but there is no mention of their association with UNEP, IMF. Hence 1st statement is wrong. Accordingly answer is "c"


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