Which of the following Ramsar site is NOT situated in Uttar Pradesh?

The correct answer is Surinsar mansar Lakes.

Key Points

• Surinsar-Mansar Lakes are designated as Ramsar Convention in November 2005. The lakes are in Jammu and Kashmir.
• 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.
• The 10 wetlands of international importance in Uttar Pradesh are:
  • Upper Ganga river (Bulandshahr)
  • Sarsai Nawar Jheel (Etawah)
  • Saman Bird Sanctuary (Mainpuri)
  • Sandi Bird Sanctuary (Hardoi)
  • Samaspur Bird Sanctuary (Rae Bareli)
  • Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary (Gonda)
  • Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary (Unnao)
  • Sur Sarovar (Agra)
  • Haidarpur Wetland (Bijnor)
  • Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary (Sant Kabir Nagar)