Consider the following sentences about Biodiversity Heritage Sites BHS 1 These are ar...........

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Consider the following sentences about Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS):

1. These are areas of unique, ecologically fragile ecosystems with rich biodiversity.

2. State Governments, in consultation with the local bodies, may notify these sites.

3. These Sites must be covered under Protected Area network under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 2 only

2and3only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Biodiversity Heritage Site
Biodiversity Heritage Sites are rich Biodiversity Areas and are important components of local ecosystems which are being conserved and managed by the society. As per provision under Section 37(1) of ‘Biological Diversity Act, 2002’, The State Government may, from time to time in consultation with the local bodies, notify in the Official Gazette, areas of biodiversity importance as biodiversity heritage sites under this Act.
Hence, answer B is justified.