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Consider the following statements with reference to Ramsar Convention It is an intergovernmental tre...........

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Consider the following statements with reference to Ramsar Convention

It is an intergovernmental treaty under the UN Environment Programme.
Designation of a wetland as a Ramsar site signifies strict conservation of wetland and in turn no ecological services can be reaped out of the wetland.
The United Kingdom has the most number of Ramsar sites, whereas Bolivia has the largest area under protection.
In India, Maharashtra doesn’t have a Ramsar site.

Select the incorrect statement.

1,2&4 only

2,3&4 only

3 only

1,2&3 only

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect because although it is an Intergovernmental treaty, but it doesn’t fall under UNEP.
Statement 2 is incorrect on the basis that at the core of Ramsar’s philosophy lies the concept of wise use. It doesn;t put a blanket ban on usage of wetlands. It calls for maintenance of ecological character.
Statement 3 is correct. The UK has 170 Ramsar sites in total, whereas Bolivia has the largest area under protection.
Statement 4 is incorrect, as there was no Ramsar site from Maharashtra earlier. But with the recent inclusion of Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird sanctuary, it has one Ramsar site officially.

Hence option 1st is correct.

By: Shubham Tiwari

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