NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 13. biodiversity and conservation
The historic Convention on Biological Diversity, 'The Earth Summit' was held in Rio de Janeiro in the year
- A \(2002\)
- B \(1985\)
- C \(1992\)
- D \(1986\)
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(C) \(1992\)
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The historic convention on Biological Diversity, "The Earth Summit" was held in Rio de Janeiro in the year \(1992\). It called upon all nations to take appropriate measures for conservation of biodiversity and sustainable utilisation of its benefits.
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