Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora CITES has moved Smoo...........

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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has moved Smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) and Indian star tortoise from CITES Appendix II to CITES Appendix I. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Appendices of the CITES.

1. Appendix I includes species threatened with extinction, trade in specimens of these species is permitted only in exceptional circumstances.

2. Appendix II includes species that are not threatened with extinction but that might suffer a serious decline in number if trade is not restricted.

3. Appendix III includs species that are protected in at least one country that is a CITES member states and that has petitioned others for help in controlling international trade in that species.

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1 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES): It is an International agreement to regulate worldwide commercial trade in wild animal and plant species. It also restricts trade in items made from such plants and animals, such as food, clothing, medicine, and souvenirs

It classifies plants and animals according to three categories, or appendices, based on how threatened. They are.

Appendix I: It lists species that are in danger of extinction. It prohibits commercial trade of these plants and animals except in extraordinary situations for scientific or educational reasons.
Appendix II species: They are those that are not threatened with extinction but that might suffer a serious decline in number if trade is not restricted. Their trade is regulated by permit.
Appendix III species: They are protected in at least one country that is a CITES member states and that has petitioned others for help in controlling international trade in that species.