Q. With reference to Manasbal Lake, consider the following statements:
1.Manasbal Lake is a freshwater lake located in Jammu and Kashmir.
2.The lake has been designated as a Ramsar Site under the Ramsar Convention.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Manasbal Lake, situated in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, is a freshwater lake renowned for its clear waters. It is fed mainly by subterranean (underground) springs and drains through the Jhelum River via a connecting channel.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Manasbal Lake is not a Ramsar Site. Although it is an ecologically significant wetland, it has not been designated under the Ramsar Convention.
Source: TH
