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Geography Physiography of India

With reference to wetlands of India, consider the following statements

1. The country’s total geographical area under the category of wetland is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other states

2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands is larger than the inland wetlands

Which of the following is the correct answer?

Only 1 is true

Only 2 is true

Both 1 and 2 are true

Neither 1 nor 2 is true

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Explanation:

1. Gujarat comes out on top with the largest amount of its landmass identified as wetlands of different kinds. As much as 17.56% of the state’s geographic area - this comes to 34.74 lakh hectares - has been shown as wetland in the National Wetland Atlas.

2. Second statement is incorrect as Inland wetlands are larger than coastal westlands.