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UPSC 2011: 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?
(a)1 and 3 only
(b)2, 3 and 4 only
(c)1, 2, 3 and 4
(d)None of the above Acts
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Each Act listed contains provisions that directly or indirectly help conserve biodiversity: the Import & Export (Control) Act 1947 and the Customs Act 1962 regulate trade in wildlife/plant specimens; the Mines & Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 imposes environmental safeguards on mining that protect habitats; and the Indian Forest Act 1927 governs protection and sustainable use of forest flora and fauna. Hence all four Acts are relevant to biodiversity conservation. ([cdn-images.prepp.in](https://cdn-images.prepp.in/public/image/UPSC_CSE_Prelims_Paper_1_General_Studies_Question_Paper_June_12_2011__311eb06a334890d742f0a28a3ba5cc9f.pdf))
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