With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements : 1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests. 2. It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education and public awareness. 3. It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2014

With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements :

It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education and public awareness.
It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Explanation

The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), a pan-India wildlife research organization, has been promoting the cause of nature conservation since 1883.

BNHS Mission Conservation of nature, primarily biological diversity through action based on research, education, and public awareness.

BNHS Vision Premier independent scientific organization with a broad-based constituency, excelling in the conservation of threatened species and habitats.

It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.

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