Bonn Convention (Migratory Species) 1979 — MCQs

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1. The Bonn Convention's correct, full title is:

   • Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Birds
   • Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (correct answer)
   • Convention on Biological Diversity
   • Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

   Explanation. The Bonn Convention's correct title covers all migratory wild animals, not birds alone.

2. When was the Bonn Convention signed, and when did it enter into force?

   • Signed 1992, in force 1994
   • Signed 23 June 1979, in force 1 November 1983 (correct answer)
   • Signed 1971, in force 1975
   • Signed 2002, in force 2004

   Explanation. The Bonn Convention was signed on 23 June 1979 and entered into force on 1 November 1983 — well before 1992.

3. Under the Bonn Convention, species listed in Appendix I are subject to:

   • No protection at all
   • Strict protection, habitat conservation efforts, and (with narrow exceptions) a prohibition on taking (correct answer)
   • Unlimited commercial hunting
   • Protection only within India

   Explanation. Appendix I species are endangered migratory species requiring strict protection and a general prohibition on taking, subject to narrow exceptions.

4. How does the Bonn Convention address Appendix II species?

   • By imposing the exact same strict obligations as Appendix I
   • By encouraging range states to negotiate separate regional or species-specific 'Agreements' (correct answer)
   • By banning all international trade immediately
   • It does not address Appendix II species at all

   Explanation. For Appendix II species, the Convention functions as an umbrella framework encouraging range states to conclude separate daughter Agreements, such as AEWA.

5. Which of these is a well-known 'daughter agreement' concluded under the Bonn Convention's framework?

   • The Kyoto Protocol
   • The Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) (correct answer)
   • The Paris Agreement
   • The Basel Convention

   Explanation. AEWA is a well-known daughter agreement concluded under the Bonn Convention's umbrella framework.

6. India has been a Party to the Bonn Convention since:

   • 1971
   • 1983 (correct answer)
   • 1992
   • 2002

   Explanation. India has been a Party since 1983. The Convention reaches Indian law through Indian statutes, such as the wildlife and environment laws.