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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding Ramsar

    Site: 1)It is a wetland of international importance under Ramsar Convention, 1971 established by UNESCO 2)It is named after the city of Ramsar in Iran. 3)In India, West Bengal’s Sundarbans is the largest Ramsar Site. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ramsar Site A Ramsar site is a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, which is also known as the ‘Convention on Wetlands’ — an intergovernmental environmental treaty established by UNESCO in 1971, and named after the city of Ramsar in Iran, where the convention was signed that year. Hence, statement 1 is correct. Ramsar recognition is the identification of wetlands around the world, which are of international importance, especially if they provide habitat to waterfowl (about 180 species of birds). There is international interest and cooperation in the conservation of such wetlands and a judicious use of their resources. Sundarbans in West Bengal is the largest Ramsar site in India. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

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