The Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022 seeks to implement the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Which of the following statements is correct about CITES?
1. CITES is an agreement between governments to ensure that international trade in the specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species.
2. Under CITES, plant and animal specimens are classified into five categories based on the threat to their extinction.
3. The Convention requires countries to regulate the trade of all listed specimens hrough permits.
4. It also seeks to regulate the possession of live animal specimens.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 1, 3 and 4
 CITES, or the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, is an international treaty aimed at regulating and monitoring international trade in endangered species of animals and plants.
 The primary objective of CITES is to ensure that international trade does not threaten the survival of species listed under the convention.
 It restricts trade in items made from such plants and animals, such as food, clothing, medicine, and souvenirs.
 It was signed on March 3, 1973 (Hence World Wildlife Day is celebrated on March 3).
 It is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Hence, statement 1 is correct.
 Secretariat — Geneva (Switzerland).