Ramsar Wetland Sites — Set 11
Forest & Wildlife · रामसर आर्द्रभूमि स्थल · Questions 101–110 of 160
Aghanashini Estuary, a Ramsar Wetland Site, is in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Karnataka
Aghanashini Estuary is located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka and was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2022. The Aghanashini River estuary is a biodiversity-rich coastal wetland with mangroves, mudflats, and estuarine habitats. It is an important habitat for shorebirds, fish, and coastal communities. The estuary is known for traditional fishing practices of the local Halakki Vokkaliga community.
Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve, a Ramsar Wetland Site, is in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Karnataka
Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve is located in the Hassan district of Karnataka and was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2022. 'Kere' means lake in Kannada. The wetland is an important habitat for migratory and resident waterbirds in the Deccan Plateau region. It supports many threatened bird species. The site was one of the 19 new Ramsar sites added in 2022.
Tampara Lake, a Ramsar Wetland Site, is in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Odisha
Tampara Lake is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha and was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2022. It is a freshwater lake located near the Bay of Bengal coast. The lake is an important habitat for migratory waterfowl and is surrounded by agricultural lands. It supports local fishing communities and plays a role in groundwater recharge for the region.
Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary, a Ramsar Wetland Site, is in which district of Tamil Nadu?
Correct Answer: C. Ramanathapuram
Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary is located in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu and was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2022. It is a man-made freshwater tank that is an important habitat for waterbirds in southern Tamil Nadu. The sanctuary supports large nesting colonies of painted storks and other colonial waterbirds. Local communities have traditionally played a role in protecting the birds.
Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary, a Ramsar Wetland Site, is in which district of Tamil Nadu?
Correct Answer: C. Ramanathapuram
Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary is located in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu and was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2022. The sanctuary is a man-made tank that supports large nesting colonies of waterbirds. It is particularly known for the Spot-billed Pelican, painted stork, and open-billed stork. The sanctuary is maintained by local temple authorities who have traditionally protected the birds.
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu is famous for which type of nesting birds?
Correct Answer: B. Colonial waterbirds like painted storks and cormorants
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu is famous for large breeding colonies of colonial waterbirds including painted storks, open-billed storks, cormorants, night herons, and egrets. Thousands of birds nest here during winter months (October to March). The sanctuary has been protected since 1798, making it one of Asia's oldest protected areas. It was designated as a Ramsar site in 2022.
Menar Wetland in Rajasthan, a Ramsar Site, is locally known as the 'Resting Ground for' which birds?
Correct Answer: B. Cranes
Menar Wetland (Menar Bandh) in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan is locally known as the 'Resting Ground for Cranes.' It was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2022. The wetland is an important wintering ground for numerous migratory waterfowl including bar-headed geese, painted storks, and various ducks. It is surrounded by agricultural lands and supports the livelihoods of local communities.
Bhitarkanika Mangroves in Odisha is known as the world's largest nesting ground for which species?
Correct Answer: C. King Cobra
Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha is famous for hosting the world's largest known nesting site for King Cobras (Ophiophagus hannah). The dense mangrove forests provide ideal nesting habitat for these large venomous snakes. Bhitarkanika also has a significant population of saltwater crocodiles. The area is close to Gahirmatha Beach, the world's largest mass nesting site for Olive Ridley sea turtles.
Central Asian Flyway passes through many Indian Ramsar sites. What connects the birds on this flyway to India?
Correct Answer: B. They winter in India after nesting in Siberia/Central Asia
The Central Asian Flyway connects breeding grounds in Siberia and Central Asia with wintering grounds in South Asia, including India. Millions of migratory birds use Indian Ramsar sites as wintering, staging, or stopover sites during their annual migrations. Species like bar-headed geese, ruddy shelduck, and various waders breed in Siberia and Central Asia and winter in India. This flyway is critical for the conservation of waterbirds.
Karikili Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu was designated as a Ramsar site in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 2022
Karikili Bird Sanctuary in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2022. It is a shallow reservoir that supports large nesting colonies of painted storks, open-billed storks, and cormorants. The sanctuary is one of the 16 Ramsar sites in Tamil Nadu. It was added as part of India's 2022 batch of 19 new sites to commemorate 75 years of independence.