Q. ..With reference to Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECM) Sites, consider the following statements:
1.The OECM tag is given by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
2.The tag is conferred upon areas that have achieved effective in-situ conservation of biodiversity but are outside protected areas like national parks and sanctuaries.
Select the correct statements using the code given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The OECM tag is given by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Statement 2 is correct. The tag is conferred upon areas that have achieved effective in-situ conservation of biodiversity but are outside protected areas like national parks and sanctuaries.

Source: ForumIAS