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Identify the Ramsar wetland from the following hints: A. It is a lagoon lake situated at the mouth of the Daya river. B. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and an important wintering ground for migratory birds. C. Nalaban Bird Sanctuary is the core area of this wetland. D. This wetland and Saroma lake in Japan are called sister wetlands.

Identify the Ramsar wetland from the following hints: A. It is a lagoon lake situated at the mouth of the Daya river. B. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and an important wintering ground for migratory birds. C. Nalaban Bird Sanctuary is the core area of this wetland. D. This wetland and Saroma lake in Japan are called sister wetlands. Correct Answer Chilka Lake

Option 3 is the correct answer: The given hints refer to Chilika Lake.

Key Points

Chilika Lake:

  • This is the largest brackish water lagoon in India and the second largest in the world.
  • It is located on the Eastern coast of India in the state of Odisha.
  • The estuarine character of this lake supports both fresh-water and brackish water ecosystems.
  • Although it is a Ramsar wetland, it had been removed from the Montreux Record in 2002.


Vembanad Lake:

  • Vembanad is the longest lake in India located on the western coast of India in the state of Kerala.
  • The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held in this lake.
  • Kumarakom bird sanctuary is also located in the Vembanad wetland system.
  • The cities of Kochi and Alappuzha are located on its banks.


Kolleru Lake:

  • Kolleru Lake is a shallow fresh-water lake located in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
  • The Budameru, Tammileru, Ramileru, Gaderu and Bulusuvagu rivers drain their water into this lake.
  • It is also a designated bird sanctuary and an important bird area (according to Bombay Natural History Society
  • It was accorded the status of the Ramsar site in 2002.


Pulicat Lake:

  • Located on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, it is the second-largest lagoon lake in India.
  • Pulicat Lake was designated as a Ramsar site in 2002.

Related Questions

Consider the following statements about Ramsar Convention. (a) Ramsar Convention is formally known as Convention on Biodiversity of International Importance. It was signed on 2 February 1971 at Ramsar in Iran. (b) Ramsar Convention has two-fold objectives: Conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands; and stop the encroachment and loss of wetlands. (c) There are around 2100 Ramsar sites around the world of which maximum are in the UK. The Largest area covered by Ramsar Sites is in Canada. (d) This treaty is a legally binding treaty and is a part of UN & UNESCO conventions.Which of the statements is/are correct? Select from the code given below
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Chilika Lake? 1. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India. 2. It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent. 3. It was designated the second Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
Consider the following statements: 1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India. 2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based in the recommendation of Ramsar Convention. 3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a Wetland Ecosystem 1.World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2nd February. 2. Ramsar Convention of 1971 works for international conservation and development of wetlands. 3. India is a party of the Ramsar Wetland Convention. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statement is/are incorrect? The Montreux Record is a register of Wetland sites of Ramsar wetlands. Only three Indian sites are listed under it they are, Keoladeo National Park, Loktak Lake and Chilika Lake. It is maintained as part of the List of Ramsar wetlands of international importance. Select the incorrect code from below.
S1:Sun birds are among the smallest of Indian birds.
P :Though they are functionally similar to the humming birds of the New World, they are totally unrelated.
Q :They do eat insects too.
R :They are also some of the most brilliantly coloured birds.
S :sun birds feed on nectar mostly and helped in pollination.
S6:Our common sun birds are the purple sun bird, the glossy black species and purple rumped sun bird, the yellow and maroon species.

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With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements: 1. The country's total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States. 2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands is larger than that of inland wetlands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
Consider the following statements about Dal lake: 1. Dal Lake is sited in Jammu. 2. The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River. 3. The lake is one of the 37 Indian wetlands designated as a Ramsar site. Which of the given above statements is/are incorrect?
With reference to Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary, Sultanpur National Park, Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary and Wadhwana Wetland, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. All of them are Ramsar sites. 2. All of them are naturally formed wetlands. 3. All of them are birding sites. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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