Question

With reference to an organization known as ‘Birdlife International’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations. 

2. The concept of ‘biodiversity hotspots’ originated from this organization. 

3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas’. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below. 

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

(c) BirdLife international is a global partnership of conservation organisations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity. It is working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources. It is the World’s largest partnership of conservation organisations, with over 120 partner organizations. An Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) is an area recognized as being globally important habitat for the conservation of bird populations. The program was developed and sites are identified by BirdLife International.