Consider the following statements regarding 'Biodiversity Hotspots':

1. To qualify as a biodiversity hotspot, a region must contain at least 1,500 species of vascular plants as endemics.
2. It must have 30% or less of its original natural vegetation remaining.
3. The concept of biodiversity hotspots was first introduced by British ecologist Norman Myers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, consider the following statements:

1. Animals listed in Schedule I and Part II of Schedule II get absolute protection.
2. The Chief Wildlife Warden may grant permission to hunt any wild animal specified in Schedule I if it has become dangerous to human life.
3. Plant species are not covered under any schedule of this Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 Consider the following statements regarding the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD):

1. It is a legally binding multilateral environmental treaty.
2. The Cartagena Protocol under the CBD deals exclusively with Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS).
3. The Nagoya Protocol aims to ensure the safe handling, transport, and use of living modified organisms (LMOs).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Biosphere Reserves in India, consider the following statements:

1. The core zone is strictly protected and kept entirely free from human interference.
2. The transition zone allows for sustainable human activities such as settlements and non-destructive forestry.
3. All Biosphere Reserves in India are currently part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora):

1. CITES is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
2. Appendix I of CITES includes species threatened with extinction, and commercial trade in these species is generally prohibited.
3. It does not take the place of national laws but provides a framework to be respected by member Parties.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Mangrove ecosystems:

1. They exhibit a viviparous mode of reproduction, meaning seeds germinate while still attached to the parent tree.
2. They develop specialized root systems called pneumatophores to cope with anaerobic soil conditions.
3. India holds the largest contiguous area of mangroves in the world.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 With reference to the IUCN Red List, consider the following statements:

1. A taxon is designated as 'Critically Endangered' when its population has declined by 90% or more over the last 10 years.
2. Both the Great Indian Bustard and the Hangul (Kashmir Stag) are currently listed as Critically Endangered.
3. The 'Data Deficient' category implies that the species is heavily threatened, but exact population numbers are unknown.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements about Coral Reefs:

1. Zooxanthellae are microscopic photosynthetic algae that live in a symbiotic relationship with coral polyps.
2. Coral bleaching is exclusively caused by an abnormal rise in sea surface temperatures.
3. Fringing reefs are the most common type of reef found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Project Tiger and the NTCA:

1. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
2. The Prime Minister of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the NTCA.
3. Project Tiger is implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs), consider the following statements:

1. ESZs are explicitly defined and declared under the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
2. The primary purpose of declaring ESZs is to act as a 'shock absorber' for strictly protected areas.
3. Commercial mining is completely prohibited within the notified boundaries of Eco-Sensitive Zones.

Which of the statements given above are correct?