UPSC Prelims / Environment

Wetlands sample question

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Question

The Ramsar Convention is primarily associated with conservation of:

  1. A. Mountains
  2. B. Wetlands
  3. C. Deserts
  4. D. Coral reefs only

Correct answer

Option B: Wetlands

The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands. UPSC questions often connect it with Ramsar sites and wetland ecology.

Why the other options are wrong

  • Mountains are not the primary focus of Ramsar.
  • Deserts are not the main subject of the convention.
  • Coral reefs can be ecologically important, but Ramsar is broader and focused on wetlands.

Practice tip

For conventions, remember the issue, not just the name.

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