Question
Download Solution PDFKabartal Wetland was designated as a Ramsar site in 2020. In which of the following states is it located?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Bihar.
Key Points
- Kabartal Wetland in Bihar was designated as a Ramsar site in 2020.
- The Site is one of 18 wetlands within an extensive floodplain complex.
- This absorption of floodwaters is a vital service in Bihar State where 70% of the land is vulnerable to inundation.
- During the dry season, areas of marshland dry out and are used for agriculture.
- Significant biodiversity is present, with 165 plant species and 394 animal species recorded, including 221 bird species.
- The Wetland is an important stopover along the Central Asian Flyway, with 58 migratory waterbirds using it to rest and refuel.
Additional Information
- Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is an international treaty for “the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands”.
- It is also known as the Convention on Wetlands and is named after the city of Ramsar in Iran.
- The treaty was established in 1971 by UNESCO and came to force in 1975.
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