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Q52 (CAPF/2023) Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Protected Areas › Wetland conservation

Consider the following statements about Ramsar Wetland sites in India: 1. Gahirmatha is the habitat of Olive Ridley Turtles. 2. Chilka lake is the habitat of Irrawaddy Dolphin as its flagship species. 3. Nalsarovar Wetland is also the habitat of Indian Wild Ass (Khur). 4. Tsomoriri Wetland is the habitat and breeding ground of Black-necked Crane. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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All four statements are correct regarding India's Ramsar sites and their associated fauna. Gahirmatha, part of the Bhitarkanika Ramsar site, is the world's largest nesting ground for Olive Ridley Turtles [1][2]. Chilika Lake, India's first Ramsar site, is renowned for its population of Irrawaddy Dolphins, which serve as its flagship species [4]. Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat is a critical wetland that also provides habitat for the Indian Wild Ass (Khur), which migrates from the nearby Little Rann of Kutch [4]. Tsomoriri (Tso Moriri) in Ladakh is a high-altitude wetland that serves as a vital breeding ground for the Black-necked Crane in India. These sites demonstrate the diverse ecological roles of Ramsar wetlands in conserving endangered and flagship species across different geographical regions of India.

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  1. [1] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 14: Marine Organisms > Bo you know? > p. 209
  2. [2] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 16: Conservation Efforts > 16.9.1 Sea.Thrtle Project > p. 243
  3. [4] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 29: Environment Issues and Health Effects > fr SHVINONil{ENT wJ .,1 > p. 429
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