Ramsar Wetland Sites — Set 13
Forest & Wildlife · रामसर आर्द्रभूमि स्थल · Questions 121–130 of 160
Asthamudi Lake's name means 'eight inlets' in which language?
Correct Answer: C. Malayalam
Asthamudi Lake's name means 'eight inlets' or 'eight-branched' in Malayalam — 'ashta' means eight and 'mudi' means head/branch. The lake has eight branches radiating from a central body. Located in Kollam, Kerala, it was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2002. The lake is an important habitat for mangroves, migratory birds, and forms the gateway for the famous Kerala backwater cruises.
Deepor Beel in Assam is important for which large mammal as a crossing corridor?
Correct Answer: C. Elephant
Deepor Beel near Guwahati in Assam is important for elephants that use it as a crossing point from the Rani-Garbhanga Reserved Forest to other areas. The wetland serves as a wildlife corridor connecting different forest patches. It was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2002. The wetland is also significant as a sewage treatment area that helps filter effluents from Guwahati city.
Sultanpur National Park in Haryana was designated as a Ramsar site in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 2021
Sultanpur National Park in the Gurugram district of Haryana was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2021. It is a shallow lake that attracts numerous migratory birds during winter, with over 220 species recorded. The park is easily accessible from Delhi and Gurugram, making it a popular birdwatching destination. The area around the park is increasingly urbanized, making its wetland conservation more critical.
Chilika Lake supports the world's largest population of which dolphin in a confined lagoon?
Correct Answer: C. Irrawaddy Dolphin
Chilika Lake supports the world's largest population of Irrawaddy Dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris) in a confined lagoon with approximately 230 individuals. Irrawaddy Dolphins are listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. They are found mainly in the Satapada area of Chilika Lake. Chilika's designation as India's first Ramsar site in 1981 has helped in the conservation of this unique dolphin population.
Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary in Haryana was designated as a Ramsar site in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2021
Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary in the Jhajjar district of Haryana was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2021. It is the largest wetland in Haryana, covering about 1,074 hectares. The sanctuary is a man-made freshwater wetland created by damming the Krishnawati River. It supports over 250 bird species and was designated in the same batch as Sultanpur National Park and Thol Lake in Gujarat.
Tso Kar Wetland Complex in Ladakh forms a complex with which freshwater lake?
Correct Answer: C. Startsapuk Tso
Tso Kar forms a wetland complex with the smaller freshwater lake Startsapuk Tso (also called Startsapuk Lake). Together they form the Tso Kar Wetland Complex designated as a Ramsar site in 2020. While Tso Kar is a saline lake, Startsapuk Tso is a freshwater lake, creating a unique combination of saline and freshwater habitats. The complex is an important breeding ground for the Black-necked Crane and bar-headed goose.
Hirakud Dam and Reservoir in Odisha was built as part of which river valley project?
Correct Answer: C. Mahanadi Valley Project
Hirakud Dam was built on the Mahanadi River as part of the Mahanadi Valley Development Project. Constructed between 1948 and 1956, it was one of India's first major multipurpose river valley projects after independence. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru called it one of the 'temples of modern India.' The reservoir created is one of Asia's largest man-made lakes. It was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2022.
Ansupa Lake in Odisha, a Ramsar Site, is what type of lake?
Correct Answer: C. Oxbow lake
Ansupa Lake in Odisha is an oxbow lake — formed from an old meander (bend) of the Mahanadi River that was cut off from the main river channel. It is the largest freshwater lake in Odisha, covering approximately 231 hectares in the Cuttack district. The lake was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2022. It supports a diverse assemblage of waterbirds and is an important fishery for local communities.
Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary in UP was designated as a Ramsar site in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 2019
Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary in the Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2019. It is centered around a small lake that attracts numerous migratory birds during winter, supporting over 250 bird species. The sanctuary is on the Central Asian Flyway and is an important stopover for bar-headed geese and various ducks. UP added multiple wetland sites to the Ramsar list in 2019.
Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary in Telangana is significant because it is a wetland within which type of protected area?
Correct Answer: B. Tiger Reserve
Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary in the Mancherial district of Telangana is a Ramsar Wetland Site containing wetlands within a Tiger Reserve. The sanctuary has several water bodies and wetlands that support tigers, leopards, and wetland-dependent bird species. It was designated as a Ramsar site in 2022. The presence of both large predators and wetland ecosystems within the same protected area makes it ecologically unique.