alleryWhich historic convention was held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992?
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Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Biological Diversity
1. The meeting is also known as the Earth Summit.
2. It called on all nations to conserve biodiversity.
3. The historic Convention on Biological Diversity was held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.
4. It also covered sustainable utilisation of the benefits.
_Source: syllabus Biology, Ch 13 'Biodiversity and Conservation'_
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