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The Government of Kerala wishes to prepare plans for conserving and sustainably using biodiversity within the State, including identifying biologically rich areas and promoting in situ and ex situ conservation of landraces and folk varieties. Under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, on whom does Section 36B place this duty?
Section 36B places the duty on the State Government, which must develop strategies, plans and programmes for conserving and sustainably using biodiversity, including identifying rich areas and promoting in situ and ex situ conservation, in conformity with the national strategies, plans and programmes.
- AThe State Government, in conformity with national strategies, plans and programmesCorrect
- BThe National Biodiversity Authority alone, without reference to the State
- CThe Biodiversity Management Committee of each local body only
- DThe Central Government, which must act without consulting any State
Explanation
Section 36B(1) says the State Government shall develop strategies, plans and programmes for conservation, promotion and sustainable use of biological diversity, in conformity with the national strategies, plans and programmes. The Central Government's role under Section 36 is national-level, and it must consult States. The other options assign the duty to the wrong body.
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