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Wetlands and Conservation MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
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Q1Which of the following wetlands was designated as the 100th Ramsar Site of India, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Environment Day, 5 June 2026, marking the country crossing the historic milestone of one hundred Wetlands of International Importance?
Explanation
India crossed the historic milestone of 100 Ramsar Sites with the designation of Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary, also known as Surha Tal, in Ballia District of Uttar Pradesh as the 100th Wetland of International Importance. This was announced by PM Narendra Modi on World Environment Day, 5 June 2026. The total area covered by 100 Indian Ramsar sites is 13.6 lakh hectares, of which 67 have been added since 2014.
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