Q. Consider the following statements regarding wetlands as per the Ramsar Convention:
1.Coral reefs and oases are included under the natural category of wetlands.
2.Rice paddies and fishponds are excluded from Ramsar’s definition of wetlands as they are artificial.
3.Wetlands are required to hold water throughout the year to be recognised under the Ramsar Convention.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- The Ramsar Convention includes coral reefs, oases, estuaries, deltas, mangroves, and coastal areas under the natural wetlands
- Rice paddies and fishponds, though human-made, are explicitly included in Ramsar’s definition of wetlands.
- A wetland need not hold water year-round. Even seasonal or intermittent presence of water (e.g., during growing seasons) qualifies under Ramsar’s broad definition.
Source: Environment (N.C.E.R.T)
