Question
Biology Question on respiration in plants
Convention on Biodiversity came into force on:
A
(A) 29 Dec 1993
B
(B) 6 June 1992
C
(C) 3 October 1994
D
(D) 4 October 1993
Answer
(A) 29 Dec 1993
Explanation
Solution
Explanation:
The Earth Summit of Rio de Janeiro, also known as the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), was held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 to 14 June 1992. It resulted into the Convention on Biodiversity, a multilateral treaty, which entered into force on December 29, 1993. Three major goals were addressed in this convention which included: conservation of biodiversity; sustainable use of its components; and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the genetic resources.Hence, the correct option is (A).