Biology · BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The historic Convention on Biological Diversity ('The Earth Summit') was held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Statement II: The World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002 saw 190 countries pledge to achieve by 2010 a significant reduction in the current rate of biodiversity loss. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.