GK
HIMACHAL PRADESH
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Question
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In which year Pong Dam is declared as Sanctuary?
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1965
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1972
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1981
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1983
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Government of Himachal Pradesh proclaimed Pong wetland as a Wildlife (Bird) sanctuary in 1983. Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a wetland of National Importance by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India in 1994.
Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Maharana Pratap Sagar Dam. Maharana Pratap Sagar Dam is built on the Beas river at Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It is also known as Pong Dam.
Detailed explanation-3: -In 1994, the Government of India declared it a “Wetland of National Importance”. Pong Dam Lake was declared as Ramsar Site in November 2002.
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