Q. With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements:
- It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
- It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education and public awareness.
- It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only
Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)
- Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is one of the largest non-governmental organizations in India engaged in conservation and biodiversity research.
- BNHS Mission: Conservation of nature, primarily biological diversity through action based on research, education, and public awareness.
- BNHS Vision: Premier independent scientific organization with a broad-based constituency, excelling in the conservation of threatened species and habitats.
- BNHS also organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.
- It supports many research efforts through grants and publishes the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society.
- Many prominent naturalists, including the ornithologists Sálim Ali and S. Dillon Ripley, have been associated with it.
- BNHS is the partner of BirdLife International in India. It has been designated as a ‘Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’ by the Department of Science and Technology.
- Headquarters: Hornbill House, Mumbai.