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What is IUCN?
  1. Indian Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
  2. International Union for Conservation of Nature
  3. Intercontinental Union for Conservation of Nature
  4. International Union of Courtiers for Nature and Natural Resources

A
International Union for Conservation of Nature
B
International Union of Courtiers for Nature and Natural Resources
C
Indian Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
D
Intercontinental Union for Conservation of Nature
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IUCN stands for International Union for Conservation of Nature. It works for the conservation of nature and the sustainable use of natural resources. It was founded by Julian Huxley in the year 1948. Its headquarter is located at Gland in Switzerland.

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