Question

Kabartal Wetland was designated as a Ramsar site in 2020. In which of the following states is it located?
1. Bihar
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Punjab
4. Haryana

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Bihar

The correct answer is Bihar.

• Kabartal Wetland in Bihar was designated as a Ramsar site in 2020. 
  • The Site is one of 18 wetlands within an extensive floodplain complex.
  • This absorption of floodwaters is a vital service in Bihar State where 70% of the land is vulnerable to inundation.
  • During the dry season, areas of marshland dry out and are used for agriculture.
  • Significant biodiversity is present, with 165 plant species and 394 animal species recorded, including 221 bird species.
  • The Wetland is an important stopover along the Central Asian Flyway, with 58 migratory waterbirds using it to rest and refuel.

• Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is an international treaty for “the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands”.
  • It is also known as the Convention on Wetlands and is named after the city of Ramsar in Iran.
  • The treaty was established in 1971 by UNESCO and came to force in 1975.