The CITES was signed in the year

Correct option is A

✅ (a) 1973 [CITES – Conservation Treaty] • CITES stands for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. • It was signed on March 3, 1973 in Washington, D.C. • Came into force on July 1, 1975. • Regulates trade of endangered flora and fauna to ensure survival.
❌ (b) 1974 • Incorrect; the treaty was signed the year before.
❌ (c) 1972 • No major international environmental agreement was signed this year under this name.
❌ (d) 1971 • Preceding year to actual signing; CITES discussions were still in early stages.