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    Consider the following statements with respect to 'Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)',
    1. The focus of the convention is to completely control the trade of wild species.
    2. It was formed in 1973 and regulates the international trade in over 35,000 wild species of plants and animals. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
    Select the correct code:

    A) Only 1              

    B) Only 2

    C) Both 1 & 2                   

    D) neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international regulatory treaty between 182 member states. It was formed in 1973 and regulates the international trade in over 35,000 wild species of plants and animals. The focus of the convention is not solely on the protection of species. It also promotes controlled trade that is not detrimental to the sustainability of wild species. It has become the best-known conservation convention in the world.


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