Q. With reference to wetlands consider the following statements:
1. Wetlands are lands transitional zone between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
2. Wetlands only support aquatic species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Statement 1: Wetlands are lands transitional between terrestrial and aquatic systems where the water table is usually at or near the surface, or the land is covered by shallow water.
Statement 2: The statement is incorrect. Wetlands may support both aquatic and terrestrial species. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/fresh-lease-of-life-for-wetlands/article65956354.ece
