With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts: 1. Import and Export (Control) Act, 1947 2. Mining and Mineral Development (Regulation) Act, 1957 3. Customs Act, 1962 4. Indian Forest Act, 1927 Which of the above Acts have relevance to/bearing on the biodiversity conservation in the country?
A1 and 3 only
B2, 3 and 4 only
C1, 2, 3 and 4
DNone of the above Acts
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
UPSC CSE Prelims 2011 (GS-I, Set A), Q.25. Official answer key: C.
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