WBCS.LIVE practice question

The 'Ramsar Convention', an international treaty signed in 1971, is specifically dedicated to the conservation of:

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

Answer options

  1. Tropical Rainforests
  2. Endangered Tigers
  3. Ozone Layer
  4. Wetlands

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Wetlands

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Wetlands šŸ“š Explanation: The Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. It was adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar in 1971. In West Bengal, the East Kolkata Wetlands and the Sundarbans are recognized as Ramsar sites of international importance.