Question
Biology Question on Biodiversity and Conservation
Montreal protocol which calls for appropriate action to protect the ozone layer from human activities was passed in the year:
A
1986
B
1987
C
1988
D
1985
Answer
1987
Explanation
Solution
The Montreal Protocol was adopted on September 16, 1987, and it is an international treaty aimed at phasing out the production and use of ozone-depleting substances, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons, to protect the Earth's ozone layer.
So, the correct option is (B): 1987