With reference to "ecocide", consider the following statements:
- 1. It means severe, large-scale destruction of the environment by human activity.
- 2. The term was coined by Arthur W. Galston during the Vietnam War.
- 3. Vietnam was the first country to include ecocide in its domestic law.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three are correct. The US botanist Arthur Galston coined "ecocide" in the 1970s while protesting against Agent Orange.