Consider the following statements.

1. Biosphere reserves can be declared by both state and central governments by notification.

2. All Biosphere reserves are automatically coming under the UNESCO's Man & Biosphere (MAB) programme.

Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?

The "Red Data Book" published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of:

1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots.
2. Threatened plant and animal species.
3. Protected sites for the conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries.

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How does National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting the Indian agriculture? 
1. NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources.
2. NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants.
3. Application for Intellectual Property Rights related to genetic/biological resources cannot be made without the approval of NBA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following protected areas:

1. Bandipur

2. Bhitarkanika

3. Manas

4. Sunderbans

Which of the above are declared Tiger reserves?

In which of the following states is Lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat? 
1. Tamil Nadu 
2. Kerala 
3. Karnataka 
4. Andhra Pradesh

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Consider the following international agreements:
1. The International Treaty on plant genetic resources for Food and Agriculture 
2. The United Nations Convention to combat desertification 
3. The World Heritage convention 

Which of the above has/have a bearing on the biodiversity?

Other than poaching, reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River dolphins? 
1. Construction of dams and Barrages on rivers.
2. Increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers.
3. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally.
4. Use of synthetic fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals in crop fields in the vicinity of rivers. 

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