Question 54
EasyOriginal questionThe Ramsar Convention of 1971, named after a city in Iran, is concerned with the conservation of
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The Ramsar Convention protects wetlands of international importance, such as lakes, marshes, mangroves and coral reefs.
India's Ramsar sites include Chilika Lake, Keoladeo and Loktak Lake. World Wetlands Day, 2 February, marks its signing.
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- The Ramsar Convention
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