WBCS.LIVE practice question

The 'Ramsar Convention' is related to the conservation of:

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

Answer options

  1. Tigers
  2. Wetlands
  3. Forests
  4. Oceans

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Wetlands

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Wetlands šŸ“š Explanation: The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. It was signed in 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar. It provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation of wetland habitats. India currently has over 80 Ramsar sites, including the East Kolkata Wetlands in West Bengal.