Consider the following statements 1 The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of W...........

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Consider the following statements:

1. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora is an international agreement between governments.

2. The World Wildlife Day is observed to mark the signing of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
Statement 2 is correct. The World Wildlife Day is observed every year on 3rd March to celebrate and raise awareness about the world’s wild fauna and flora. It is celebrated to mark the signing of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on this day in 1973.