Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following Ramsar site is NOT situated in Uttar Pradesh?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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)
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