The historic convention on Biological Diversity held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 is known as

Options

A. The CITES Convention
B. The Earth Summit
C. The G-16 Summit
D. The MAB Programme

Answer

B

Explanation

Explanation : The historic convention on biological diversity held in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) in 34 June, 1992 is known as the Earth Summit. CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild flora and fauna) has helped in restricting poaching and loss of rare species. MAB stands for Man and Biosphere Programme, which undertakes establishment and maintenance of biosphere reserves.