Question

In which year ‘Bio Diversity Act’ was passed in India ?
1. 2000
2. 2002
3. 2010
4. 2017

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 2002

The correct answer is 2002.

• The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 is an Act implemented by the Parliament of India.
• The Act for the preservation of biological diversity in India.
• It provides a mechanism for equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of traditional biological resources and knowledge.
• The Biological Diversity Act was enacted to meet the obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity.

• Some important Biodiversity Heritage Sites are following:-
  • Kamrunag lake, Himachal Pradesh
  • Nallur Tamarind Grove, Karnataka
  • Pannivelichira, Kerala
  • Naro hills, Madhya Pradesh
  • The glory of Allapalli, Maharashtra