Ramsar Wetland Sites — Set 2
Forest & Wildlife · रामसर आर्द्रभूमि स्थल · Questions 11–20 of 160
Harike Wetland, a Ramsar Site, is located at the confluence of which two rivers in Punjab?
Correct Answer: B. Sutlej and Beas
Harike Wetland is located at the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab. It was created in 1953 by constructing the Harike Barrage. Harike was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 1990. It is an important wintering ground for migratory waterfowl including ducks, geese, and the Pallas's fish eagle.
Wular Lake, a Ramsar Wetland Site, is located in which Union Territory?
Correct Answer: B. Jammu and Kashmir
Wular Lake is located in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. It was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 1990. Wular is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia, covering an area of about 189 sq km. The lake is fed by the Jhelum River and is important for the livelihoods of local fishing communities.
Sambhar Lake, India's largest inland saltwater lake and a Ramsar Site, is in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Rajasthan
Sambhar Lake is located in Rajasthan, near Jaipur, and is India's largest inland saltwater lake. It was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 1990. The lake is famous for flamingos and other migratory waterbirds. It is also an important source of salt production in India, contributing significantly to the country's inland salt production.
The Upper Ganga River (Brijghat to Narora) in Uttar Pradesh is a Ramsar site known for which critically endangered species?
Correct Answer: B. Gangetic River Dolphin
The Upper Ganga River (Brijghat to Narora stretch) in Uttar Pradesh was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2005. It is known for the critically endangered Gangetic River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica), India's national aquatic animal. The stretch is also habitat for gharials and several migratory birds. It covers an area of about 265.9 sq km in the districts of Haridwar, Bulandshahr, and Aligarh.
How many criteria does the Ramsar Convention use to designate a wetland as internationally important?
Correct Answer: C. 9
The Ramsar Convention has 9 criteria for designating wetlands of international importance. These criteria are grouped into two categories: Group A (representative, rare, or unique wetland types — Criteria 1-3) and Group B (criteria based on species and ecological communities — Criteria 4-9). A wetland needs to meet at least one of these nine criteria to qualify as a Ramsar site. The criteria cover aspects like waterfowl populations, fish species, and threatened species.
Vembanad-Kol Wetland, a Ramsar Site, is located in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Kerala
Vembanad-Kol Wetland is located in Kerala and was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2002. It is the longest lake in India and one of the largest Ramsar sites in the country. The wetland includes Vembanad Lake, the Kuttanad region (known as the 'rice bowl of Kerala' and the lowest land area in India), and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. It covers an area of about 1,512.5 sq km.
Asthamudi Wetland, a Ramsar Site, is in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Kerala
Asthamudi Wetland is located in Kollam district of Kerala and was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2002. The name 'Asthamudi' means 'eight inlets' in Malayalam, referring to the eight branches of the lake. It is the second-largest lake in Kerala after Vembanad. The wetland is an important habitat for migratory birds and supports mangrove forests and various aquatic species.
Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, a Ramsar Site, is in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Tamil Nadu
Point Calimere (also known as Kodikkarai) Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary is located in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu. It was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2002. The sanctuary is known for the congregation of greater flamingos and other shorebirds during winter. It is one of the most important coastal wetlands on the southeastern coast of India.
The Montreux Record was established at which Ramsar Conference in 1990?
Correct Answer: A. Ramsar COP4 in Montreux, Switzerland
The Montreux Record was established at the 4th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP4) held in Montreux, Switzerland in 1990. The record was named after the Swiss city where the conference took place. It was designed to identify Ramsar sites requiring urgent attention due to adverse ecological changes. The record is part of Ramsar's 'Wise Use' principle.
Kolleru Lake, a Ramsar Wetland Site, is located in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Andhra Pradesh
Kolleru Lake is located in the West Godavari and Krishna districts of Andhra Pradesh. It was designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2002. Kolleru is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India, covering an area of about 901 sq km. The lake serves as a natural flood basin between the Krishna and Godavari rivers and is an important habitat for the painted stork and other waterbirds.