UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Environment & Ecology
Question

The country which has the finest system of protected lands in the world is-

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Costa Rica

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Costa Rica”.

Costa Rica has one of the world's best systems of protected lands, with over 25% of its land protected.

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