Consider the following statement about Salim Ali Centre for Orinthology & Natural History (SACON).
1.It is a national centre for information, education and research in ornithology and natural history in India.
2.It is an autonomous organisation established as partnership between the MoEF&CC, and the Bombay Natural History Society(BNHS).
3.SACON is associated with the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
Which of the following statements/is are correct ?
1 and 2 Only
Incorrect Answer2 and 3 Only
Incorrect Answer1 and 3 Only
Incorrect AnswerAll of the above
Correct AnswerExplanation:
The Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON) is a national centre for information, education and research in ornithology and natural history in India. It was inspired by and named in honour of Salim Ali, the leading pioneer of ornithology in India. It is an autonomous organisation established in 1990 as a public- NGO partnership between the MoEF&CC, and the Bombay Natural History Society(BNHS) under the Centre of Excellence Scheme and registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act. Its headquarters are at Anaikatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. SACON is associated with the Ministry of Environment and Forests.SACON's mission is:
"To help conserve India’s biodiversity and its sustainable use through research, education and peoples’ participation, with birds at the centre stage".
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By: Harman Sandhu