Q. The following description best refers to which Ramsar site in India? It is one of South India’s largest brackish water wetlands, located on the Coromandel Coast. Characterised by salt marshes, mudflats, and shallow waters, it supports endangered species like the black-headed ibis and greater flamingo. It serves as a migratory stopover along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway and plays a role in flood control and groundwater recharge.
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Kazhuveli Sanctuary matches all elements of the description:
- Brackish water wetland
- Located on the Coromandel Coast
- Supports endangered waterbirds
- Migratory stopover (East Asian–Australasian Flyway)
- Provides ecosystem services like flood control and groundwater recharge
Source: Environment (N.C.E.R.T)
