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With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts

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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

Answer:

(c)

Explanation

Option (c) is correct: All listed Acts have relevance to biodiversity conservation. They regulate aspects of trade, mining, and forest management, all of which impact biodiversity.