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Problem 8 - Entrance Test

Consider the following statements regarding the 'UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)': 1. It is legally binding on all signatory nations. 2. It addresses biodiversity conservation, sustainable use of its components, and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources. 3. It mandates a complete ban on the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct: A

The CBD is legally binding (statement 1 is correct) and addresses the three objectives mentioned in statement 2. It does *not* mandate a complete ban on GMOs; it promotes biosafety measures (statement 3 is incorrect).