Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
| List-I (Convention) |
List-II (Primarily related to) |
|---|---|
| A. Basel Convention | 1. Organic pollutants |
| B. Rotterdam Convention | 2. Mercury |
| C. Stockholm Convention | 3. Hazardous wastes |
| D. Minamata Convention | 4. Pesticides |
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
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– Basel Convention: Adopted in 1989, it controls transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal. Matches with ‘Hazardous wastes’ (3).
– Rotterdam Convention: Adopted in 1998, it established the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade. Matches with ‘Pesticides’ (4) and hazardous chemicals.
– Stockholm Convention: Adopted in 2001, it is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Matches with ‘Organic pollutants’ (specifically POPs) (1).
– Minamata Convention: Adopted in 2013, it is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury. Matches with ‘Mercury’ (2).
The correct matching is A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2.
– Rotterdam Convention: Prior Informed Consent for chemicals/pesticides.
– Stockholm Convention: Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).
– Minamata Convention: Mercury pollution.