Over 140 countries have agreed on the first international treaty that aims to reduce the emission and release of mercury into the air, water and land. Treaty is named as the Minamata convention. Which of the following is correct with regard to this treaty: 1. The convention prohibits primary mining of mercury. 2. The use of mercury in products like CFL, batteries, soaps, cosmetics and medical appliances must be phased out by 2020. 3. Treaty keeps exception for the products like vaccines preservatives and products related to religious faith. Codes:

Over 140 countries have agreed on the first international treaty that

1.	Over 140 countries have agreed on the first international treaty that aims to reduce the emission and release of mercury into the air, water and land. Treaty is named as the Minamata convention. Which of the following is correct with regard to this treaty: 1. The convention prohibits primary mining of mercury. 2. The use of mercury in products like CFL, batteries, soaps, cosmetics and medical appliances must be phased out by 2020. 3. Treaty keeps exception for the products like vaccines preservatives and products related to religious faith. Codes:
A.	1 only
B.	1, 2 & 3
C.	3 only
D.	1 & 2 only
Answer» C. 3 only