Question
UPSC Prelims 2014 Question:
With reference to the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements:
- It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
- It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education and public awareness.
- It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 3: 2 and 3 only
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
- The Bombay Natural History Society BNHS), a pan-India wildlife research organization. It has been promoting the cause of nature conservation since 1883. Premier independent scientific organization with a broad-based constituency, excelling in the conservation of threatened species and habitats. So, statement 1 is not correct.
- Its mission is the conservation of nature, primarily biological diversity through action based on research, education, and public awareness. So, statement 2 is correct.
- It organizes and conducts nature trails e.g. Dr. Salim Ali Point Trail) and camps e.g. at Rann of Kutch, Chilika Lake, and Borneo Island, etc.) for the general public. So, statement 3 is correct.
Therefore, option (3) is the correct answer.
Subject: Environment | Environmental Organisations and Conventions
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