The historic convention on biological diversity held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 is known as

1. CITES Convention

2. The Earth Summit

3. G-16 Summit

4. MAB Programme

Ans. (b) The historic convention on biological diversity held in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) in 1992 is known as Earth Summit (1st). The explanation for other options is CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild flora and fauna) has helped in restricting poaching and loss of rare species.

MAB stands for the Man and Biosphere Programme which undertakes the establishment and maintenance of biosphere reserves.

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