Ramsar Sites in India - Wetlands

Q.  Which of the following sites are identified as Ramsar Sites in India?

1) Lonar lake
2) Wular Lake
3) Point Calimere
4) Tso Morari
- Published on 10 Jun 16

a. 1, 2, 4
b. 1, 4
c. 2, 3, 4
d. All of the above

ANSWER: 2, 3, 4
 
  • India currently has 26 sites designated as Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites), with a surface area of 689,131 hectares.
  • Some of the important sites in India are – Kolleru lake, Deeper bol, East Calcutta Wetlands, Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, Pong Dam, Renuka, Chandratal, Hokesar, Mansar and Surinsar, Kanjli, Rupar, Bhoj, etc.

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