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In which of the following years did the Ramsar convention to promote conservation and wise use of all wetlands through regional actions and international cooperation come to force in India?

In which of the following years did the Ramsar convention to promote conservation and wise use of all wetlands through regional actions and international cooperation come to force in India? Correct Answer <span style="">1982</span>

The correct answer is 1982.

Key Points

  • Ramsar convention to promote conservation and wise use of all wetlands through regional actions and international cooperation came to force in India in 1982. 
  • India is a party to the Ramsar Convention. India signed under it on 1st February 1982.
  • The term was coined when the International Treaty for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Wetlands was signed in a city in Iran called Ramsar in 1971.

Additional Information

  • Ramsar Convention is known as the Convention of Wetlands.
  • It was established in 1971 by UNESCO and came into force in 1975.
  • There are 49 Ramsar Sites in India. The latest Ramsar sites are - Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
  • Sundarbans is the largest Ramsar Site in India.
  • Chilika Lake (Orissa) and Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan) were recognized as the first Ramsar Sites of India.
  • Uttar Pradesh has the most number of Ramsar Sites in India. It has 10 Indian Wetlands.
  • Renuka Wetland (Area – 20 ha) in Himachal Pradesh is the smallest wetland of India.

Related Questions

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