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Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
  2. 2.The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendation of the Ramsar Convention.
  3. 3.The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. 3 only

The Ramsar Convention promotes national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands. However, it does not mandate the conservation of *all* wetlands in a signatory country. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010, were indeed framed by India, drawing inspiration from international best practices, including the Ramsar Convention, to regulate wetland use. These rules specifically include provisions for the protection of the entire drainage basin of the wetlands to ensure their ecological integrity.

Source: UPSC gs1 2019

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