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

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Environment and Ecology for Defence Exams>Chapter 2 - Biodiversity>Exercise 2>Q 4

Consider the following statements:
1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention.
3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

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Environment and Ecology for Defence Exams>Chapter 2 - Biodiversity>Exercise 2>Q 5

Consider the following statements regarding Seagrass:

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. It helps to increase wave and current energy in ocean waters.

2

. It helps to filter suspended sediments from the water.

3

. It helps in stabilize bottom sediments to control erosion.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

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Environment and Ecology for Defence Exams>Chapter 2 - Biodiversity>Exercise 2>Q 7

Consider the following

(i) Sambhar lake is a salt lake.

(ii) Chilika lake is a freshwater lake.

(iii) Vembanad lake is a backwater lack.

Which of the above is/are correct?

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Environment and Ecology for Defence Exams>Chapter 2 - Biodiversity>Exercise 3>Q 1

Consider the following statements:

1. Sundarbans delta is a very large mangrove forest.

2. Sundarbans delta lies at the mouth of the Ganga.

3. Sundarbans National Park has been recognized as a World Heritage Site.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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