Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Ramsar convention on Wetlands”:
1.It is the only global environmental treaty that deals with a particular ecosystem.
2.Ramsar Convention is affiliated with the United Nations system of Multilateral Environmental Agreements.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Ramsar convention on Wetlands is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.
- Adopted in 1971 (Ramsar, Iran) and enforced in 1975. It is the only global environmental treaty that deals with a particular ecosystem.
- Ramsar Convention is not affiliated with the United Nations system of Multilateral Environmental Agreements.
Source: FORUMIAS
