Question

1. Which of the following sites are identified as Ramsar Sites in India?

1) Lonar lake2) Wular Lake3) Point

Calimere4) Tso Morari*

O a. 1,2,4

O b. 1,4

O c. 2, 3, 4

Od. All of the above​

Answer 1

Answer:

(D)

Explanation:

(D) is the correct answer

All the above sites are identified as Ramsar sites.

Answer 2

Sites identified as Ramsar sites in India are Lonar Lake, Wular Lake, Point Calimere, Tsomoriri among the given sites, that is, all of the above. (option d)

• An international treaty for the conservation as well as sustainable utilization of the wetlands is known as Ramsar Convention. This treaty came into existence in 1971, and, is named after the place where it was signed, that is, the Ramsar city of Iran.
• It also aims at recognizing the foundational role of the wetlands. Further, realizing the scientific, cultural, economic, along with recreational values of the wetlands is an objective of the Ramsar Convention.
• At present (as of March 2022), there are a total of 49 Ramsar Wetland sites that are existent in India.
• Among the given options, all are identified as Ramsar Sites.