Question

In which year the Government of Rajasthan made Rajasthan Biological Diversity Rules and established the Rajasthan State Biodiversity Board?
1. 2008
2. 2010
3. 2012
4. 2014

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 2010

The correct answer is 2010.

• The Government of Rajasthan has framed ‘Rajasthan Biological Diversity Rules' in 2010.
• Rajasthan State Biodiversity Board was also established for the purpose of this Act.
• It was introduced to exercise of the powers conferred by Section 63 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
• The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 aims to preserve biological diversity in India and provides mechanisms for equal sharing of biological resources.

 

• Rajasthan State Biodiversity Board had certain provisions and functions including:
  • Manner of selection and appointment of the Chairperson.
  • Term of Office of the Chairperson.
  • Nomination and Term of office and Allowances of non-official members.
  • Procedure for access to/collection of biological resources for certain purposes.
  • Settlement of disputes.
  • Powers and Duties of the Chairperson.