Q. With reference to Bhitarkanika National Park, consider the following statements:
1.It is located in the state of West Bengal and forms part of the Sundarbans delta.
2.It is India’s second-largest mangrove ecosystem after the Sundarbans.
3.It has been designated as a Ramsar site.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect: Bhitarkanika National Park is located in Kendrapara district of Odisha, not in West Bengal.
  • Statement 2 is correct: It is India’s second-largest mangrove ecosystem, after the Sundarbans.
  • Statement 3 is correct: Bhitarkanika has been designated as a Ramsar site, recognizing its importance as a wetland of international significance.

Source- FPJ

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