Wetlands in India

1) Which of the following is/are not considered a wetland?

a) River Channels
b) Paddy Fields
c) Aquaculture
d) All of the above

2) Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to wetlands in India?

a) There are 115 wetlands officially identified by Central Government.
b) 32 wetlands are identified as wetlands of international importance under Ramsar Convention.
c) Salt pans as wetlands have been omitted under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017.
d) Deepor Beel is a Ramsar site and a part of it is also wildlife sanctuary in Guwahati, Assam.

Answers

1) d
2) b, 26