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Q: As of December 2020, how many RAMSAR sites does India have?
  • A. 47
  • B. 38
  • C. 49
  • D. 42
Correct Answer: Option D - In December 2020, India has included the 'Tso Kar' wetland area of Ladakh as it is 42nd Ramsar Site. At present the total number of Ramsar sites in India is 49. For the conservation of water logged land, a convention was organized in Ramsar, Iran in 1971. The marshy land under it is known as Ramsar site.
D. In December 2020, India has included the 'Tso Kar' wetland area of Ladakh as it is 42nd Ramsar Site. At present the total number of Ramsar sites in India is 49. For the conservation of water logged land, a convention was organized in Ramsar, Iran in 1971. The marshy land under it is known as Ramsar site.

Explanations:

In December 2020, India has included the 'Tso Kar' wetland area of Ladakh as it is 42nd Ramsar Site. At present the total number of Ramsar sites in India is 49. For the conservation of water logged land, a convention was organized in Ramsar, Iran in 1971. The marshy land under it is known as Ramsar site.