With reference to the Ramsar Convention, consider the following statements: 1. The Convention was adopted in Kenya in 1971. 2. It provides a framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. 3. A wetland must meet at least one of the nine criteria to be designated as a Wetland of International Importance. 4. India has the highest number of Ramsar Sites globally. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1, 2 and 3 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1, 3 and 4 only

[D] 2, 3 and 4 only

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Ramsar Convention was adopted in Ramsar, Iran in 1971, and came into force in 1975.
Statement 2 is correct: The Convention provides an intergovernmental framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.
Statement 3 is correct: To qualify as a Wetland of International Importance, a site must meet at least one of the nine criteria established by the Convention.
Statement 4 is incorrect: India has the highest number of Ramsar Sites in Asia, but not globally.

Source- HT