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
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: C
Explanation
The British biologist Norman Myers coined the term “biodiversity hotspot” in 1988.