Q. Consider the following statements:
1.India is a signatory to the Ramsar Convention.
2.The Ramsar Convention guarantees protection and conservation of wetlands.
3.India has both natural and man-made wetlands.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. India became a party to the Ramsar Convention on February 1, 1982, and has designated numerous wetlands as Ramsar sites. Indian wetlands are classified into natural (e.g., high-altitude lakes, riverine wetlands, mangroves) and man-made (e.g., reservoirs, tanks, aquaculture ponds) categories.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Ramsar Convention provides a framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands but does not guarantee their protection. Designation as a Ramsar site raises awareness and promotes conservation efforts, but it does not ensure automatic protection or conservation.
Source: The Hindu
