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Topic 372 · Answers

World Wetlands Day and the Ramsar Convention

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer A

    On World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2026, India's Ramsar network reached how many sites?

    • Correct answer: 98
    • 92
    • 95
    • 100

    Core Trigger: On 2 February 2026, World Wetlands Day, India's Ramsar network reached 98 sites after two additions.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 372, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer C

    What was the theme of World Wetlands Day 2026?

    • Wetlands and climate resilience
    • Wetlands for a sustainable future
    • Correct answer: Wetlands and traditional knowledge
    • Wetlands and water security

    Theme: The 2026 theme was Wetlands and traditional knowledge: celebrating cultural heritage.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 372, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer A

    Which Union minister led the 2026 national World Wetlands Day event in New Delhi?

    • Correct answer: Bhupender Yadav
    • Kirti Vardhan Singh
    • Pralhad Joshi
    • Hardeep Singh Puri

    Key Official: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav led the national event at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 372, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer C

    The Ramsar Convention's central obligation is what?

    • Protection of listed sites only
    • A ban on draining wetlands
    • Correct answer: Wise use of all wetlands
    • Restoration of all lost wetlands

    Key Term: The Convention's central obligation is the wise use of all wetlands.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 372, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer B

    Which state holds the most Ramsar sites in India?

    • Uttar Pradesh
    • Correct answer: Tamil Nadu
    • Odisha
    • Kerala

    Data: India had 101 Ramsar sites by August 2026, up from 26 in 2014; Tamil Nadu holds the most, twenty.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 372, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer D

    Which pair of Indian Ramsar sites is on the Montreux Record?

    • Sambhar and Wular
    • Harike and Kolleru
    • Chilika and Ashtamudi
    • Correct answer: Keoladeo and Loktak

    Stakeholders: The Montreux Record lists Ramsar sites facing ecological damage; Keoladeo and Loktak are on it.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 372, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer B

    Where is the Ramsar Secretariat located?

    • Geneva, Switzerland
    • Correct answer: Gland, Switzerland
    • Nairobi, Kenya
    • Bonn, Germany

    Headquarters: The Ramsar Secretariat sits in Gland, Switzerland.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 372, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer A

    Which is/are correct? 1. The Ramsar Convention was adopted on 2 February 1971 at Ramsar, Iran. 2. It came into force in 1971.

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Founded: The Convention was adopted on 2 February 1971 at Ramsar, Iran, and came into force in 1975.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 372, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer C

    M C Mehta v. Kamal Nath (1997) applied which doctrine to natural resources?

    • Polluter pays principle
    • Precautionary principle
    • Correct answer: Public trust doctrine
    • Absolute liability rule

    Landmark: M C Mehta v. Kamal Nath (1997) held that the State is trustee of natural resources for the public.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 372, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer D

    Which is/are correct? 1. The Wetlands Rules, 2017 operate under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2. Article 48A guides environmental policy.

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Neither
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2

    Statute: Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 operate under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986; Article 48A guides policy.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 372, point 11

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