Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Biological Weapons Convention”:
1.It was the first multilateral disarmament treaty banning the production of an entire category of weapons.
2.The Geneva Protocol prohibits use but not possession or development of chemical and biological weapons.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Biological Weapons Convention was the first multilateral disarmament treaty banning the production of an entire category of weapons.

  • The Geneva Protocol prohibits use but not possession or development of chemical and biological weapons.
  • BWC commits the states to prohibit the development, production, and stockpiling of biological and toxin weapons. It has 183 members (including India).

Source: FORUMIAS