CITES — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about CITES: 1. It prohibits all international trade in endangered species 2. India has been a party to CITES since 1976 3. Species in Appendix II require export permits for international trade 4. The Convention covers only animal species, not plants Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following species are correctly matched with their CITES Appendix status? 1. Bengal Tiger - Appendix I 2. Indian Star Tortoise - Appendix II 3. Asian Elephant - Appendix I 4. All Pangolin species - Appendix I

In the context of CITES implementation in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change serves as the Management Authority 2. Wildlife Institute of India acts as a Scientific Authority 3. State Forest Departments can independently issue international export permits 4. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 provides the legal framework for CITES implementation

Consider the following about CITES Conference of Parties (CoP): 1. It meets annually to review species listings 2. Its decisions are binding on all member countries 3. CoP19 was held in Panama in 2022 4. Countries can propose species for listing or delisting Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes the primary difference between CITES Appendix I and Appendix II species?