Exercise 1

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Questions from Exercise 1 with Hints & Solutions

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India has recently added 11 more wetlands to the list of Ramsar Sites to make the total wetland in India 75. In this regard, consider the following statements: 

1. In 2022 a total of 28 sites have been declared as Ramsar sites in India.
2. Uttar Pradesh has a maximum no. of Ramsar sites. 

Which of the following statements is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes below:

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India has recently added 11 wetlands to the list of Ramsar Sites to make the total wetland in India 75. Which of the following Indian state has the highest Ramsar sites?

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Consider the following statements regarding the Ramsar Convention:

1. India is one of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention.
2. In 2022, a total of 28 sites have been declared Ramsar sites in India.

Which of the statements is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes below:

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Tampara Lake was recently declared as the Ramsar site. It is located in which one of the following Indian states?

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Hirakud Reservoir was recently declared as one of the Ramsar Sites. It is located in _____.

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Ansupa Lake, was recently declared a Ramsar site. The lake is located in _____.

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Yashwant Sagar was recently declared a Ramsar site. The lake is located in _____.

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes below.

List-I (Ramsar Site) List-II (State)                                  
1. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary (A). Karnataka
2. Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary (B). Tamil Nadu
3. Sirpur wetland (C). Madhya Pradesh
4. Keoladeo National Park (D). Rajasthan

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