Consider the following statements regarding CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Sp...........

Environment and Ecology Wildlife

Consider the following statements regarding CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora):

1.The species covered by CITES treaty are listed in three Appendices, according to the degree of protection they need.

2.The Eighteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties happened in Oslo, Norway.

3.Its Appendix I lists endangered species that are at risk of extinction and prohibits completely the commercial trade of these plants and animals.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

option c

CITES is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals from the threats of international trade.
It was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted in 1963 at a meeting of members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
The 18th conference of parties of CITES was held in Geneva, Switzerland.
Appendix I includes species threatened with extinction. Trade in specimens of these species is permitted only in exceptional circumstances.

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