In which year did India become a signatory to the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species on Wild Fauna and Flora)?

Option 3 : 1976

The correct answer is 1976.

• India is a party to the convention (CITES) and joined in 1976.
• A resolution was adopted in 1963 at the IUCN meeting and CITES came into force on 1 July 1975.
• It aims at preventing the trade in specimens of Wildlife that pose a threat to their survival.
• It provides the framework for the countries and the parties have to prepare domestic laws for implementation.

• CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)
  • It is an international agreement between governments. 
  • Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species.
  • It works with concerned international organizations to check the illegal wildlife trade.
  • It prepares a list of region wise species to be protected.
  • Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.