Q1. World Wetlands Day is observed on which date?
A January 26
B February 2 Correct
C March 22
D April 22
Explanation
World Wetlands Day is observed on February 2 annually to mark the adoption of the Ramsar Convention in 1971.
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Q2. How many Ramsar sites did India have in 2014 compared to 98 in 2026?
A 26 Correct
B 50
C 75
D 12
Explanation
India had only 26 Ramsar sites in 2014; the network expanded to 98 by January 31, 2026, reflecting a major focus on wetland conservation.
Q3. Which two wetlands were added to India's Ramsar list on 31 January 2026, taking the total to 98?
A Patna Bird Sanctuary (UP) and Chhari-Dhand (Gujarat) Correct
B Keoladeo (Rajasthan) and Chilika (Odisha)
C Wular (J&K) and Loktak (Manipur)
D Sambhar (Rajasthan) and Ashtamudi (Kerala)
Explanation
Union Environment Minister added Patna Bird Sanctuary (Etah, UP) and Chhari-Dhand (Kutch, Gujarat) on January 31, 2026, bringing the Ramsar total to 98 ahead of World Wetlands Day.
Q4. How many Ramsar Sites does India have as of February 2026?
A 75
B 85
C 98 Correct
D 105
Explanation
India has 98 Ramsar Sites as of February 2026.
Q5. How many years of the Ramsar Convention were celebrated on World Wetlands Day 2026?
A 40
B 45
C 50 Correct
D 55
Explanation
World Wetlands Day 2026 marked the 50th anniversary of the Ramsar Convention.
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Q6. How many major wetlands surround Udaipur according to the article on its Ramsar Wetland City Accreditation?
A Three
B Four
C Six
D Five
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Q7. What is the theme of World Wetlands Day 2026?
A Wetlands and Water
B Wetlands for Our Future
C Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge
D Wetlands and Biodiversity
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Q8. Alongside which other Indian city did Udaipur become one of India's first cities to receive the Ramsar Wetland City Accreditation in 2025?
A Bhopal
B Lucknow
C Indore
D Jaipur
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Q9. Who announced the addition of Patna Bird Sanctuary and Chhari-Dhand to India's Ramsar list?
A Bhupender Yadav
B Prakash Javadekar
C Piyush Goyal
D Ashwini Vaishnaw
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