WBCS.LIVE practice question

The 'Deepor Beel' Ramsar site is located in which Indian state?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. West Bengal
  2. Assam
  3. Odisha
  4. Manipur

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Assam

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Assam šŸ“š Explanation: Deepor Beel is a permanent freshwater lake located to the south-west of Guwahati city in Assam. It is a significant wetland and was designated as a Ramsar site in 2002 for its biological and environmental importance. It serves as a major habitat for various migratory birds and is an essential source of livelihood for local fishing communities. It is one of the largest and most important riverine wetlands in the Brahmaputra valley.