WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which important wetland in West Bengal was officially designated as a Ramsar site in the year 2002?

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

Answer options

  1. Sundarbans Wetland
  2. East Kolkata Wetlands
  3. Santragachi Jheel
  4. Rasikbeel

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: East Kolkata Wetlands

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) East Kolkata Wetlands šŸ“š Explanation: The East Kolkata Wetlands is a complex natural and human-made wetland system located on the eastern fringes of Kolkata. It was officially declared a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention in 2002. It serves as a massive, natural bio-treatment plant for the city's sewage while simultaneously supporting thriving aquaculture and agriculture.