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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Haiderpur wetland located in which state has been recognized as a Ramsar site?

A	Odisha
B	Kerala
C	Bihar
D	Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -It is one of the largest man-made wetlands that formed in 1984. This wetland has a core area of 1200 acres and stretches across 3000 acres. Haiderpur wetland in Uttar Pradesh has been recognised as the 47th Ramsar site in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Haiderpur Wetland in Uttar Pradesh has been added as the 47th Ramsar Site in December 2021. It is a human-made wetland formed in 1984 and is located within the boundaries of Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary.

Detailed explanation-3: -Haiderpur wetland is a Ramsar site, a wetland of international importance, on the border of Muzaffarnagar and Bijnor districts in Uttar Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, or Keetham Lake, in Agra, got the recognition of a Ramsar site in 2020. It is a man-made reservoir that boasts a rich ecosystem that provides dwelling to residents and migrating birds and over 60 species of fish. The ninth Ramsar Site in UP got its status in 2021.

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