Question

Which of the following statement is/are incorrect?

1. The Montreux Record is a register of Wetland sites of Ramsar wetlands.
2. Only three Indian sites are listed under it they are, Keoladeo National Park, Loktak Lake and Chilika Lake.
3. It is maintained as part of the List of Ramsar wetlands of international importance.

Select the incorrect code from below.

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. Only 2

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Only 2

The correct answer is option 4, i.e, Only 2.

• The Montreux Record is a register of Wetland sites of Ramsar wetlands.
• It is considered as a part of the List of Ramsar wetlands of international importance.
• Only two Indian sites are listed under it they are, Keoladeo National Park and Loktak Lake.
• Chilika Lake, Odisha is a wetland site removed from the Montreux record.
  • Due to the successful restoration of the site(factors like awareness, minimal use of anthropogenic activities which affects the wetland etc).
• It is a voluntary mechanism to highlight specific wetlands of international importance that are facing immediate challenges.