NEETBiologyBiodiversity and ConservationMCQ+4 / −1
The World Summit on sustainable development held in 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa pledged for
- ACollection and preservation of seeds of different genetic strains of commercially important plants.
- BA significant reduction in the current rate of biodiversity loss.
- CDeclaration of more biodiversity hotspots.
- DIncrease in agricultural production.
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Correct answer: B
In the World Summit on sustainable development held in 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa, 190 countries pledged their commitment to achieve by 2010, a significant reduction in the current rate of biodiversity loss at global, regional and local levels.
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