Environment & Ecology : Environmental Organisations In India
UPSC CSE Prelims 2014
Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is a prominent non-governmental, non-profit organization in India. It strives to conserve nature (Statement 2) through action-based research, scientific studies, and biodiversity surveys. Its efforts also include promoting nature education and fostering public awareness (Statement 2). A key aspect of its public outreach involves organizing and conducting nature trails and camps for the general public (Statement 3), thereby contributing to environmental education and awareness.
Statement 1 is incorrect. The BNHS is not an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests. It functions as an independent, non-governmental, and non-profit entity.
Option (A) is incorrect as it includes statement 1, which is false.
Option (B) is incorrect because while statement 2 is correct, statement 3 is also correct and is not included.
Option (D) is incorrect as it includes statement 1, which is false.