In which year was the National Biodiversity Authority, a statutory autonomous body, established under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 2003.
- The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) was established in 2003 by the Central Government to implement India’s Biological Diversity Act (2002).
- NBA is a Statutory body that performs facilitative, regulatory and advisory functions for the Government of India on the issue of Conservation and sustainable use of biological resources.
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu is the headquarters of the NBA.