Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its objectives.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The CBD is an international treaty that has three main objectives:
- Conservation of biological diversity
- Sustainable use of biodiversity components
- Fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources
A. CBD deals with all biological resources: Correct.
B. One of the objectives of CBD is the conservation and sustainable use of the component of biodiversity: Correct.
C. The CBD affirms the sovereign rights of the nation over its genetic resources: Correct.
D. CBD is an instrument for harmonizing phytosanitary measures in international trade: Incorrect. This is the role of the IPPC (International Plant Protection Convention) and the WTO-SPS agreement.
E. CBD provides a model for securing protection for plant breeder rights for plant varieties: Incorrect. This is the role of UPOV (International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants) and PPV&FR Act.
Thus, D and E do NOT stand true about the CBD.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, the correct answer is D, E only, which corresponds to option (D).
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