The 'Biological Diversity Act, 2002' establishes a three-tier structure for regulating access to biological resources: National Biodiversity Authority, State Biodiversity Boards, and _____.
- District Collectors
- Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs)
- Panchayat Raj Institutions only
- Private corporations
Answer: Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs)
BMCs at local level document biodiversity, promote conservation, and ensure equitable benefit-sharing from use of biological resources and traditional knowledge.