Question

What is the full form of IUCN?
(a) International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
(b) Indian Union and the Committee of Nature
(c) International Union for Conservation of Nature
(d) Indian Union and the Committee of Nature and Natural Resources

Answer 1

Hint: The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. It is involved in data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, and education.

Complete answer:
IUCN stands for International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
IUCN is a democratic union that brings together the world’s most influential organisations and top experts in a combined effort to conserve nature and promote sustainable development.
IUCN's mission is to "influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is ecologically sustainable".
IUCN has a membership of over 1400 governmental and non-governmental organizations. Some 16,000 scientists and experts participate in the work of IUCN commissions on a voluntary basis. It employs approximately 1000 full-time staff in more than 50 countries. Its headquarters are in Gland, Switzerland.

So, the correct answer is ‘International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources’.

Note: Full form of IUCN is often said to be ‘International Union for Conservation of Nature’ But Officially the complete full form of IUCN is ‘International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources’.