The Ramsar Convention was associated with the conservation of –
Correct Answer:
(C) Wetlands
The Ramsar Convention is associated with the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. It is also known as the Convention on Wetlands. It was signed on 2 February, 1971 at Ramsar in Iran. That date is celebrated as World Wetland Day now.
Ques: 2
Wetland day is observed on –
Correct Answer:
(A) 2nd February
World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2 February. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February, 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar. Theme of World Wetland Day, 2025 is - "Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future”
Ques: 3
India is a party to the Ramsar Convention and has declared many areas as Ramsar Sites. Which of the following statements best describes as to how we should maintain these sites in the context of this Convention?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and allow their simultaneous sustainable use.
India is a party to Ramsar Convention and has declared many areas as Ramsar Sites to conserve all the site through an ecosystem approach and allow their simultaneous sustainable use.
Ques: 4
Consider the following statements:
Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention.
The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) 3 only
Under Ramsar Convention it is not mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India. Hence statement 1 is not correct. The Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India is not based on the recommendation of Ramsar Convention. It was framed by the recommendation of an Expert Panel constituted according to provisions of National Environment Policy 2006. Hence statement 2 is incorrect. Moreover the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority. Hence statement 3 is correct. So (c) will be the correct answer. Further government has notified wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 which has enhanced the focus of management of wetlands from a central authority to state bodies.
Ques: 5
Consider the following statements:
1. Ramsar Convention was formally adopted in 1981, in the city of Ramsar, Brazil.
2. As of today, it has nearly 152 contracting parties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Neither 1 Nor 2
The Ramsar Convention, also known as the Convention on Wetlands, originated from the growing global recognition of the need to protect wetlands due to their ecological importance and increasing threats from human activities.
The Ramsar Convention was formally adopted on February 2, 1971, in the city of Ramsar, Iran, hence its name.
The convention officially entered into force on December 21, 1975, after the required number of ratifications.
As of today, it has nearly 172 contracting parties. This growth reflects its success and importance in global environmental protection efforts.