Q. With reference to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions, consider the following statements:

1. The Basel Convention primarily addresses the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal.
2. The Rotterdam Convention requires prior informed consent for international trade of certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides.
3. The Stockholm Convention aims to eliminate or restrict chemicals that are classified as greenhouse gases.
4. All three conventions aim to protect human health and the environment from hazardous substances.

Which of the above statements are correct?
Answer: 1, 2 and 4 only
Notes: Statement 3 is incorrect. The Stockholm Convention targets persistent organic pollutants (POPs), not greenhouse gases. Statements 1, 2, and 4 correctly outline the goals of the three conventions, targeting control of hazardous wastes, informed consent for trade of certain substances, and general protection of health and environment, respectively.

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