With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. IUCN is

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Q: 62 (IAS/2015)
With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments
2. IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.
3. CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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General Knowledge

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IAS

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The correct answer is:

2 and 3 only.

Statement 1 is incorrect. The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) is not an organ of the United Nations. It is an international organization dedicated to conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.

Statement 2 is correct. The IUCN does run thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.

Statement 3 is also correct. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but it does not replace national laws.

Therefore, the correct answer is 2 and 3 only.