Q. Consider the following statements: IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental network IUCN headquarters are located in Gland, near Geneva, Switzerland The Ramsar Convention secretariat shares office with headquarters of IUCN Which among the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: All are correct
Notes:

1. IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental network: This statement is correct. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is indeed the world's oldest and largest global environmental network. It was established in 1948 and has played a significant role in promoting conservation, sustainable use of natural resources, and addressing environmental challenges worldwide.
2. IUCN headquarters are located in Gland, near Geneva, Switzerland: This statement is correct. The headquarters of IUCN is situated in Gland, which is a town located near Geneva, Switzerland. The central location of its headquarters allows IUCN to have close connections with various international organizations and institutions.
3. The Ramsar Convention secretariat shares office with headquarters of IUCN: This statement is correct. The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. The secretariat of the Ramsar Convention is actually located in Gland, Switzerland, where it shares offices with IUCN, but it is a separate entity from IUCN itself.

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