30(Ramsar Convention) Flashcards
1
Q
when was it formulated
A
1971
2
Q
what is it related to
A
it is oldest intergovt accords to preserve wetlands of international importance
3
Q
is it binding
A
Nope
4
Q
how are wetlands classified
A
1 Marine and costal
2 Inland
3 Human made
5
Q
what is Montreux record
A
it is a register of wetlands that are in danger due to anthropogenic activities
6
Q
does any wetland of India fall under Montreux record
A
1 Keoladeo NP=Raj
2 Loktak lake=Manipur
7
Q
why in news
A
10 more wetlands of India are placed in the Ramsar site
so now total 27+10=37
8
Q
From which states are they selected
A
1 Maharastra=1
2 Punjab=3
3 UP=6
9
Q
MH
A
Nandur Madhameshwar Bird Sanctuary
10
Q
Punjab
A
1 Beas Conservation reserve
2 Keshopur milani community reserve
3 Nangal WLS
Trick=BEAS nadhi mei KESHAV ko NANGA deka
11
Q
UP
A
1 Nawabganj bird sancturay(BS) 2 Parvati agra BS 3 Saman BS 4 Sarsai Nawar lake 5 Samaspur BS 6 Sandi BS
