Question

The objective of Ramsar Convention was

• A. Forest conservation
• B. Wildlife conservation
• C. Wetland conservation
• D. Biodiversity conservation

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Wetland conservation

The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance was called the Ramsar Convention. It is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. The treaty was adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar in 1971 and it came into force in 1975. It is the only global environmental treaty that deals with a particular ecosystem.

So, the correct answer is 'Wetland conservation'.