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With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements

With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements:
1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
2. It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education and public awareness.
3. It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)

1 and 3 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

2 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3 only

Answer:

(c)

CA

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: Bombay Natural History Society is one of the largest non-governmental Organisations in India engaged in conservation and biodiversoty research. Statement 2 is correct: Conservation of nature, primarily biologically diversity through action based on research and public awareness. Statement 3 is correct: BNHS also organises and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.