International Agreements - CBD, CITES, Ramsar - Unsolved Practice Set
Chapter: Biodiversity and Conservation | Topic: International Agreements CBD CITES Ramsar
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS - CBD, CITES, RAMSAR - UNSOLVED PRACTICE SET
Topic: International Agreements CBD CITES Ramsar
Multiple Choice Questions
Q1. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was adopted at the:
- Kyoto Protocol summit
- Rio Earth Summit in 1992
- Paris Climate Agreement
- Montreal Protocol summit
Q2. One of the main objectives of the CBD is to promote:
- Unrestricted exploitation of biological resources
- Conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of its components, and fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources
- Complete prohibition of all international biodiversity-related trade
- Only economic development, with no conservation goals
Q3. CITES primarily aims to regulate and monitor:
- Domestic agricultural practices
- International trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora
- Only freshwater fishing practices within a single country
- Climate change mitigation efforts
Q4. The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty specifically focused on the conservation of:
- Tropical rainforests
- Wetlands of international importance
- Mountain ecosystems only
- Desert ecosystems only
Q5. Wetlands formally recognised and protected under the Ramsar Convention are designated as:
- Biosphere reserves
- Ramsar sites
- National parks only
- Sacred groves
Short Answer Questions
Q6. What is the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and when and where was it adopted?
Q7. Name any two objectives of the CBD.
Q8. What does CITES primarily regulate, and why is this considered important for biodiversity conservation?
Q9. What is the main focus of the Ramsar Convention, and what is a "Ramsar site"?
Long Answer Questions
Q10. Discuss the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), explaining its main objectives and its significance for global biodiversity conservation efforts.
Q11. Explain the roles of CITES and the Ramsar Convention in international biodiversity conservation, describing what each treaty specifically aims to protect or regulate.
APPLICATION / ANALYSIS
Q12. A wildlife trafficking network is caught attempting to illegally export a protected, endangered species across international borders for the exotic pet trade. Explain which international agreement would be most directly relevant to prosecuting this activity, and why.
Q13. A large wetland in India, home to numerous migratory bird species, is formally designated as a Ramsar site, requiring the government to implement specific conservation measures to protect it. Explain the significance of this designation for the long-term protection of the wetland and its biodiversity.