GS IENV-2.2.1Ramsar Convention & India's Ramsar sites (tally)

Ramsar Convention & India's Ramsar sites (tally)

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Exam Strategy

UPSC Prelims consistently tests the exact number of India's Ramsar sites and their distribution across states, often in map-based or tally questions. Examiners focus on memorizing the current count (49 as of 2023), identifying newly designated sites, and understanding which states have the highest concentration. Common pitfalls include outdated tallies and confusing Ramsar sites with national parks or wildlife sanctuaries.

High-yield hooks
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Ramsar = Iran city; wetland conservation treaty 1971

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India: 49 Ramsar sites across 19 states/UTs

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Chilika, Wular, Loktak—flagship Indian wetlands

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Montreux Record flags sites under threat

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Wetlands provide flood control, carbon storage, biodiversity

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