Ramsar Wetland Sites — Set 12
Forest & Wildlife · रामसर आर्द्रभूमि स्थल · Questions 111–120 of 160
World Wetlands Day 2023 had which theme?
Correct Answer: B. It's Time for Wetland Restoration
World Wetlands Day 2023 theme was 'It's Time for Wetland Restoration,' emphasizing the urgent need to restore degraded wetlands globally. The theme highlighted that wetland restoration is crucial for combating climate change, reducing flood risk, supporting biodiversity, and providing clean water. Approximately 35% of the world's wetlands have been lost since 1970. The call to action was for governments, businesses, and communities to prioritize wetland restoration.
Udhayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary, a Ramsar Site in the Cauvery delta, is in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Tamil Nadu
Udhayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary is located in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu and was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2022. It is a shallow freshwater wetland in the Cauvery delta region that attracts numerous waterbirds for nesting and foraging. The sanctuary is particularly important for the Spot-billed Pelican. It forms part of a cluster of wetlands in the Cauvery delta of Tamil Nadu.
Vembannur Wetland Complex in Tamil Nadu was designated as a Ramsar site in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 2022
Vembannur Wetland Complex in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2022. It is a complex of freshwater lakes and tanks in the semi-arid region of southern Tamil Nadu. The wetland supports populations of waterfowl including flamingos and various diving ducks. It is one of the 16 Ramsar sites in Tamil Nadu added in 2022.
Suchindram Theroor Wetland in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, is important for which bird?
Correct Answer: B. Lesser Whistling Duck
Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu is an important habitat for the Lesser Whistling Duck and other waterfowl. It was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2022. Located near the southernmost tip of India, the wetland comprises several interconnected lakes and tanks. It also supports populations of painted storks, open-billed storks, and various migratory waterbirds.
Nanjarayan Tank, a Ramsar Wetland Site important for flamingos, is in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Tamil Nadu
Nanjarayan Tank is located in the Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu and was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2022. It is a man-made irrigation tank that supports migratory and resident waterbirds. The tank is particularly important for flamingos, pelicans, and painted storks during winter. It is one of the 16 Ramsar sites in Tamil Nadu and contributes to the important wetland network in the state.
Krusadi Bird Sanctuary near Rameswaram, a Ramsar Site, is in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Tamil Nadu
Krusadi Bird Sanctuary is located near Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu and was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2022. It is an island sanctuary in the Palk Bay area and is an important nesting site for seabirds. The sanctuary hosts breeding colonies of various tern species, herons, and other waterbirds. It is part of the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve region.
Tundiyathur Wetland, a coastal Ramsar Site, is in which district of Tamil Nadu?
Correct Answer: C. Nagapattinam
Tundiyathur Wetland is located in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu and was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2022. It is a coastal wetland complex comprising lagoons, salt marshes, and mudflats along the Coromandel Coast. The wetland is an important shorebird habitat and supports numerous migratory waders. It forms part of a chain of important coastal wetlands along the southeastern coast of Tamil Nadu.
Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu is located in which river basin?
Correct Answer: B. Cauvery basin
Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary in the Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu is located in the Cauvery River basin. The Cauvery delta region hosts multiple important wetlands and bird sanctuaries. The tank is part of an ancient irrigation system in the Cauvery basin. The sanctuary supports large populations of migratory waterbirds and is one of the 16 Ramsar sites in Tamil Nadu.
East Kolkata Wetlands in West Bengal was designated as a Ramsar site in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2002
East Kolkata Wetlands in West Bengal was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2002. This unique urban wetland system uses a network of sewage-fed fish ponds and vegetable farms to treat Kolkata's municipal sewage. It processes about 750 million liters of sewage daily through biological processes. The wetland is recognized globally as a model of sustainable management and resource recovery from urban waste.
India's first Ramsar site Chilika Lake is described as Asia's largest what?
Correct Answer: B. Brackish water lagoon
Chilika Lake in Odisha is described as Asia's largest brackish water lagoon. It contains a mixture of saline water from the Bay of Bengal and freshwater from rivers, creating a unique brackish water environment. The lagoon covers approximately 1,100 sq km during monsoon season. Chilika was designated as India's first Ramsar site in 1981 and is famous for Irrawaddy dolphins and migratory birds.