A
2 only
B
Both 1 and 2
C
1 only
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: (a) 2 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is headquartered in Chennai, not New Delhi. Statement 2 is correct since the ABS framework stems from the Nagoya Protocol under the Convention on Biological Diversity.
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