NEET Solved Paper 2014 Question 45
Question: The organisation which publishes the Red List of species is [AIPMT 2014]
Options:
A) ICFRE
B) IUCN
C) UNEP
D) WWF
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- IUCN is International Union for Conservation of Nature, which publishes the Red List of threatened species or Red Data List which assesses the conservation status of .species. It is an international organisation founded in October, 1948. Its head quarter is in Gland Switzerland. ICFRE is Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education which conduct forestry research, imparts forestry education, etc. UNEP is United Nations Environment Programme that coordinate its environmental activities, assisting developing countries in implementing environmentally sound policies and practices. WWF is World Wide Fund for nature (WWF) which works on issues regarding the conservation, research and restoration of the environment.
