With reference to Biodiversity Heritage sites consider the following statements 1 These are areas of...........

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With reference to Biodiversity Heritage sites, consider the following statements:

1. These are areas of rich biodiversity, which lie outside the protected area network.

2. They are notified by Central Government in consultation with State Government.

3. They are created under Biological Diversity Act, 2002.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 Only

1 and 3 Only

3 Only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Biodiversity Heritage site are areas of biodiversity importance, which harbour rich biodiversity, wild relatives of crops, or areas, which lie outside the protected area network. The purpose is not to cover the already designated protected areas such as national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

The State:

Under Section 37 of Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (BDA) the State Government in consultation with local bodies may notify in the official gazette, areas of biodiversity importance as Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS).Nallur Tamarind Grove, Hogrekan, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK Campus Bengaluru, Ambaraguda, Glory of Allapalli,Tonglu BHS under the Darjeeling Forest
Division and Dhotrey BHS under the Darjeeling Forest Division are Biodiversity Heritage sites.