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On the eve of the World Wetlands Day, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands designated __________ near Jamnagar in Gujarat and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh as wetlands of international importance. The Ramsar Convention, which came into existence in 1971, is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.

With the addition of these two wetlands, the number of Ramsar Sites in India has gone up to 42, the highest for any country in South Asia. Globally, wetlands cover 6.4 percent of the geographical area of the world. In India, according to the National Wetland Inventory and Assessment compiled by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), wetlands are spread over 1,52,600 square kilometres (sq km) which is 4.63 percent of the total geographical area of the country. 

Source:Explained: What are Ramsar Sites, and what is the significance of the listing?

The Indian Express, February 10, 2022, Gopal B. Kateshiya


Which of the following is the new Ramsar Site designated in 2022?

A

None of the above

B

Haldipur Wildlife Sanctuary

C

Gir Wildlife Sanctuary

D

 Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary

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