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Which of the following is not an objective of Convention of Biodiversity?
(a) Conservation of biodiversity
(b) Sustainable use of biodiversity
(c) Fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of genetic resources
(d) Selective hunting of dangerous and threatening species

A

Conservation of biodiversity

B

Sustainable use of biodiversity

C

Fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of genetic resources

D

Selective hunting of dangerous and threatening species

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The correct Answer is:
D
The various commitments of Convertion on Biological Diversity (CBD) at Rio de Janeiro (1992), Brazil were (i) Adoption of ways and means to conserve biodiversity (ii) Managing biodiversity for sustainable use (iii) Ensuring equitable sharing of benefits from biological diversity including utilisation of genetic resources,
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