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    Which of the following states has the maximum number of Ramsar sites in India?

    A Karnataka Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Uttar Pradesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Tamil Nadu Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Madhya Pradesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Odisha Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • Recently India added 11 more wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites to make total 75 Ramsar sites .
    • Tamil Nadu has now the maximum no . of Ramsar sites ( 14 nos ) , followed by UP which has 10 nos . of Ramsar sites .
    Recently Added sites :

    New Ramsar Sites

    Location

    Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary

    Tamil Nadu

    Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex

    Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary

    Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary

    Tampara Lake

    Odisha

    Hirakud Reservoir

    Ansupa Lake

    Hygam Wetland Conservation Reserve

    Jammu and Kashmir

    Shallbugh Wetland Conservation Reserve

    Yashwant Sagar

    Madhya Pradesh

    Thane Creek

    Maharashtra

    Learn Along :
    • The Ramsar convention is an intergovernmental environmental treaty that was established by UNESCO on February 2, 1971 which came into force in 1975
    • The convention got its name from Ramsar city in Iran on the Caspian Sea, where the treaty was signed .
    • It provides for international cooperation and national action regarding conservation of wetlands and sustainable use of their resources .
    • India signed it on 1st Feb 1982 .
    • During 1982 to 2013, a total of 26 sites were added to the list of Ramsar sites, however, during 2014 to 2022, the country has added 49 new wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites .

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