Q. Consider the following statemetns about the Ranjit Sagar Dam:
1.It is built on the Beas river.
2.It is officially listed as a Ramsar site in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: Both are incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Ranjit Sagar Dam, also known as the Thein Dam, is a major water reservoir and hydroelectric power project located on the Ravi River in the state of Punjab.
Statement 2 is incorrect: No, Ranjit Sagar Dam is not officially listed as a Ramsar site in India. It is recognized as a national wetland and an interstate conservation reserve, but it does not appear on the official list of Ramsar (internationally important) sites as of 2025.
Source: IE
