Question

    Which cities in India have been nominated for the

    Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) scheme under the Ramsar Convention, aiming to gain international recognition for their efforts to protect natural or human-made wetlands?
    A Jaipur, Indore, Bhopal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Jaipur, Indore, Surat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Indore, Bhopal, Udaipur Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Varanasi, Indore, Bhopal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Kochi, Jaipur, Indore, Bhopal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    India has nominated Indore, Bhopal and Udaipur for the Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) scheme under the Ramsar Convention, which helps cities gain international recognition for their efforts to protect their natural or human-made wetlands. These are the first three Indian cities nominated for WCA based on the proposals received from state wetlands authorities in collaboration with municipal corporations.

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