Kabartal Wetland was designated as a Ramsar site in 2020. In which of the following states is it located?

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SSC CHSL 2020 Official Paper 16 (Held On: 4 Aug 2021 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Bihar.

Key Points

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.

Additional Information

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.