2021
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Question
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Haiderpur wetland recognised as Ramsar Site, now a total of how many such designated areas in the country?
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55
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47
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48
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49
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -India: The convention entered into force in India on 1 February 1982. At present India has 47 sites designated as Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites), with a surface area of 1, 090, 230 hectares.
Detailed explanation-2: -Haiderpur wetland in Uttar Pradesh has been recognised as the 47th Ramsar site in India.
Detailed explanation-3: -India currently has 54 sites designated as Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites).
Detailed explanation-4: -In 2022, Twenty Six new sites were added that includes Karikili Bird Sanctuary, Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest & Pichavaram Mangrove from Tamil Nadu, Pala wetland from Mizoram, Sakhya Sagar from Madhya Pradesh.
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