Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements:

1. Under Ramsar convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar convention.
3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A.
  1 and 2 only
• B.
  2 and 3 only
• C.
  3 only
• D.
  1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is B

2 and 3 only
<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Contracting Parties to the Ramsar convention make a commitment to designate at least one site that meets the Ramsar criteria for inclusion in the List of Wetlands of International Importance
The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar convention.
Wetlands Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.