RAS question
At which COP was Udaipur's Ramsar Wetland City designation formalized?
Correct answer: (C) COP15 at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Udaipur's Ramsar Wetland City designation was formalised at COP15 of the Ramsar Convention in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Explanation
Udaipur's Wetland City status is linked to the specific Ramsar COP where the accreditation was formalised. Wetland City Accreditation is a Ramsar Convention scheme for cities that maintain a strong and positive relationship with wetlands, and India has officially recognised Wetland Cities including Indore and Udaipur. Udaipur's formal accreditation was fixed at COP15 at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Option C is therefore the only choice with both the correct COP number and the correct host location.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) COP13 at Dubai was not the formalisation point; Udaipur's Wetland City accreditation was fixed at COP15 at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
- (B) COP14 at Wuhan was not the accreditation meeting for Udaipur; the Wetland City accreditation was at COP15.
- (D) COP16 at Riyadh was not the relevant meeting for Udaipur's designation; the designation is tied to COP15 at Victoria Falls.
Concept
Ramsar Convention mechanisms include the Wetland City Accreditation scheme, and COP venues often become part of environmental current affairs. RAS frequently links Rajasthan-specific environment facts with international conventions and recognition frameworks.