Q. Consider the following statements regarding DPS Wetland.
1.DPS Wetland is part of the Central Asian Flyway network.
2.Flamingo populations use it as a feeding and resting site.
3.The wetland is an artificial inland water body created through human excavation.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct
Statement 1 is correct: DPS Wetland supports migratory birds on the Central Asian Flyway, which includes many species like flamingos that rest and feed here.
Statement 2 is correct: It is a feeding and resting ground for flamingos, making it ecologically vital.
Statement 3 is incorrect: There’s no evidence suggesting it’s an artificial water body from excavation; it is a natural tidal wetland system.
Source: IE
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