Kabartal Wetland was designated as a Ramsar site in 2020. In which of the following states is it located?

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  1. Bihar
  2. Himachal Pradesh
  3. Punjab
  4. Haryana

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Option 1 : Bihar
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The 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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