The correct answer is (a) New Delhi.
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is a statutory body established under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. It is headquartered in New Delhi. The NBA is responsible for implementing the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, and for promoting the conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components, and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of biological resources.
The NBA has a number of functions, including:
- Promoting the conservation of biological diversity;
- Promoting the sustainable use of biological resources;
- Promoting the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of biological resources;
- Regulating access to biological resources;
- Registering users of biological resources;
- Collecting and disseminating information on biological diversity;
- Promoting research on biological diversity;
- Promoting education and awareness on biological diversity;
- Providing technical assistance to the government and other stakeholders;
- Cooperating with other national and international organizations on matters related to biological diversity.
The NBA is headed by a Director-General, who is appointed by the Central Government. The NBA has a Governing Council, which is chaired by the Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The Governing Council has representatives from the Central Government, State Governments, and other stakeholders.
The NBA is a key player in the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity in India. It has made significant progress in its work, and has played a key role in the development and implementation of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. The NBA is committed to working with all stakeholders to conserve and sustainably use India’s biological diversity for the benefit of present and future generations.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Bengaluru is the capital of the state of Karnataka.
- Dehradun is the capital of the state of Uttarakhand.
- Chennai is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu.