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The ‘Ramsar Convention’ is related to the conservation of:

Options

A

Tigers

B

Wetlands

C

Coral reefs

D

Elephants

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Correct Answer :

Option B

Wetlands

Solution :

The correct option is Wetlands.


Explanation:

The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty officially known as the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat. It was adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar in 1971 and came into force in 1975.


Key Details:

Primary Objective: Conservation and wise (sustainable) use of all wetlands through local and national actions and international cooperation.


World Wetlands Day: Celebrated annually on February 2nd to mark the date of the adoption of the Ramsar Convention in 1971.


Therefore, the Ramsar Convention is specifically related to the conservation of Wetlands.

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