The ‘Ramsar Site’ situated in Uttar Pradesh is
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The ‘Ramsar Site’ situated in Uttar Pradesh is
Answer: D. Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary — ConceptA Ramsar Site is a wetland designated as internationally important under the Ramsar Convention. In a location-based question, identify the state or…
- A.
Sirpur Wetland
- B.
Sakhya Wetland/Sagar
- C.
Sultanpur National Park
- D.
Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
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Correct answer: D
Concept
A Ramsar Site is a wetland designated as internationally important under the Ramsar Convention.
In a location-based question, identify the state or district of each named site and compare it with the state asked for.
Application
Sur Sarovar, also known as Keetham Lake, is in Agra district, Uttar Pradesh. It was designated a Ramsar Site on 21 August 2020. Therefore, among the listed sites, Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary matches the location asked for.
Contrast
Sirpur Wetland — Indore, Madhya Pradesh; Ramsar designation on 7 January 2022.
Sakhya Sagar — Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh; Ramsar designation on 7 January 2022.
Sultanpur National Park — Gurugram, Haryana; Ramsar designation on 25 May 2021.
Sur Sarovar — Agra, Uttar Pradesh; Ramsar designation on 21 August 2020.
Cross-check
The Union environment ministry's state-wise Ramsar list groups Sur Sarovar under Uttar Pradesh, Sultanpur under Haryana, and Sirpur and Sakhya Sagar under Madhya Pradesh, confirming that only one offered site is in Uttar Pradesh.
Result
Hence, the required site is Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary.