With reference to an organization known as 'BirdLife International', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations. 2. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' originated from this organization. 3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as 'Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas'. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
Correct Answer
D
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
BirdLife International is a global partnership of non-governmental conservation organizations (Statement 1) that identifies and protects "Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas" (IBAs) to conserve birds and their habitats (Statement 3). Statement 2 is incorrect because the concept of "biodiversity hotspots" was introduced by British ecologist Norman Myers in 1988, not by BirdLife International. This question tests the ability to distinguish between different international environmental organizations and their specific flagship conservation initiatives.
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