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8th Class Social Science Sample Paper Social Science Sample Paper - 4

  • question_answer
                                                                                        What do you understand by the term CITES? Explain briefly.            

    Answer:

    (i) The term CITES stands for Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna.
    (ii) It is an agreement between governments. It aims to ensure that international trade in species of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
    (iii) In total/ 5,000 species of animals and 28/000 species of plants are protected, Bears, i3olphins. Cacti, Corals, Orchids, etc, are some of the examples of protected species,


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