Quiz on Ramsar Wetland Convention 1971: 4 New sites from India added to the list
Ramsar Wetland Convention is an international treaty
for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. Here is a quiz of 10
questions based on it with explanations and answers. Four more sites from India
have been recently added in the list of Important Wetlands as per the
convention. Take a look.
Ramsar Wetland Convention Quiz
No:1. Latest Update: Four more sites have been
recognised as wetlands of international importance by Ramsar Convention. These
are situated in Haryana and Gujarat in India.
The two from Haryana are Bhindawas WildLife Sanctuary and Sultanpur
National Park. The other two are from Gujarat namely Thol Lake Wild Life Sanctuary and Wadhvana
Wetland.
No:2. Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for
the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands across the world. The
convention has been named after the Iranian city of Ramsar, situated on the
Caspian Sea. Here the treaty was signed on February 2, 1971.
No:3. It is officially known as the Convention on
Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterflow Habitat and is
referred to as the Convention on Wetlands most recently.
No:4. It came into force in 1975 and came into force
in India on February 1, 1982. Currently, there are 42 Ramsar sites in India
after the addition of the latest one from Ladakh.
Quiz
Answer the following questions to check your knowledge
of the Ramsar Convention.
Que.1). Wetlands International is a conservation
organization. Go through the following statements in the same context
1). Only the countries which are signatories to the
Ramsar Convention are a party to it.
2). It is an intergovernmental organization
3). It is an organization working at ground level to
use practical knowledge for framing better policies
4). Concerning the above context which of the
statements are correct?
a). Only 1
b). Only 1 and 2
c). Only 3
d). All of the above
Ans: c
Que.2). As per the latest additions to Wetlands in
India, consider the following statements
1). India has added 10 more wetlands to the sites
protected by Ramsar Convention
2). Nandpur has become Maharashtra’s first Ramsar
Convention site
Choose the correct option
a). Statement 1 is correct
b). Statement 2 is correct
c). Both 1 and 2 are correct
d). None of the above
Ans – a
Que.3). Match the following Ramsar Convention wetlands
to their geographical locations
|
1. Keoladeo National Park |
A. Rajasthan |
|
2. Loktak Lake |
B. Odisha |
|
3. Ashtamudi Lake |
C.Kerala |
|
4. Chilka Lake |
D. Manipur |
Choose the correct option from the following
a). 1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D
b). 1-D 2-B 3-A 4-C
c). 1-A 2-D 3-C 4-B
d). 1-B 2-D 3-A 4-C
Ans: c
Que.4). Which of the statement regarding Phumdis is
correct?
1). It is a heterogeneous mass of vegetation, soil,
and organic matters at various stages of decomposition floating over Chilka
lake
2). Keibul Lamjao is the only floating national park
in the world where Phumdis are found
Choose the correct option from below
a). Only 1
b). 1 and 2 both are correct
c). Neither 1 nor 2
d). Only 2
Ans: d
Que.5). India is a party to Ramsar Convention since
1971. Which of the following statement describes the maintenance of the sites
in context with the convention?
a). Conservation of all the sites through ecosystem
approach for a specific time period without any exploitation of the resources,
then allowing sustainable use of the sites by future generations
b). Conserve all the sites through an ecosystem
approach and allow their simultaneous and sustainable use
c). Keep all the sites unapproachable to humans to
avoid any kind of exploitation
d). Conserve all sites and permit tourism for
recreational purposes only
Ans: b
Que.6). In case a wetland is registered in the
Montreux Record, it means
a). The wetland has observed some changes in its
ecological character or may likely occur in the future as a consequence of
human interference
b). The wetland has animals that are critically
endangered
c). The wetland is given the status of a World
Heritage site
d). The wetland would be given protection from human
interference within 5 kilometers of its range by the Government of the State
Ans: a
Que.7). Which Wetlands of India are registered under
Montreux Record?
a). Chilka Lake and Keoladeo National Park
b). Ashtmudi and Keoladeo National park
c). Loktak Lake and Chilka lake
d). Keoladeo National Park and Loktak lake
Ans: d
Que.8). The Ramsar wetlands are listed with their
famous features. Identify the correct match
a). Wular Lake – two oxbow lakes merged
b). Sambhar Lake- largest inland Salt Lake of India
c). Tsomoriri- Breeding ground for black-necked crane,
now in China
d). Loktak lake- Phumdis
Ans: d
Que.9). Consider the following statements for Wetlands
as per Ramsar Convention 1971
1). Wetlands are geographical locations that are
either seasonally or completely covered by water
2). Only natural wetlands are considered under the
Ramsar Convention
3). It may also include areas of marine weather, the
depth of which at low tide does not exceed six meters
Choose the correct statement out of the following
a). Only 1
b). Only 1 and 2
c). Only 1 and 3
d). 1, 2 and 3
Ans: c
Que.10). Consider the following statements about
Ramsar Wetland Convention
1). World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2
February as Ramsar Convention took place on the same day in 1971
2). Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites on
the Ramsar list, which are facing or may face challenges due to human
interference
3). Nandur Madhameshwar and Keshopur- Miani are among
the latest 10 wetlands from India added to the Ramsar Convention list
Choose the correct statement from above
a). Only 1 and 2
b). Only 2 and 3
c). Only 1 and 3
d). All of the above
Ans: d
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