Question

The objective of Ramsar Convention was
A. Forest conservation
B. Wildlife conservation
C. Wetland conservation
D. Biodiversity conservation

Answer 1

Hint: Ramsar convention was adopted in 1971 in the Ramsar city of Iran. It focuses on the sustainable uses of the wetlands and their resources.

Complete answer:
Forests are the large geographical regions covered with trees. They are home to several species of animals and birds. Wildlife refers to the animal species found naturally in an area. Biodiversity reflects the different species of living beings present on the earth. Therefore, we can say that these three terms are interrelated.

As we know that despite its shorter existence on the earth, humans have affected both biotic and abiotic components of nature widely. The exploitation of these natural resources has led to the extinction of several species of plants and animals. Therefore, the conversation of these natural resources is required. The conversation aims at the wise use of these resources by the present generation to ensure their availability to future generations.

On the same concept, wetland conversation is taken into consideration. Wetlands are the landscapes considered as a transition between the land and aquatic habitats. Unlike the land habitats, wetlands have a water table very close to the soil surface. Unlike the aquatic habitats, the surface is not always covered with water. For example, wetlands in India include the Sundarbans of West Bengal. They are the house of several halophytes (the salt-tolerant plant species) and birds. Further, to visualize the wetlands, think about the marshes of the Gangetic plains of India.

Now, moving to the Ramsar Convention, the convention focused on the sustainable use of the wetland forests and their resources. In India, the Ramsar Convention has given protection to the Chilika Lake (Odisha) and Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur).

Hence, The correct answer is option (C).

Note: Chilika Lake (Odisha) and Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur) of India are the home to the water-fowls. When we talk about the convention, it refers to the agreement between the member states or the countries. Therefore, the Ramsar Convention adopted certain measures to protect the wetlands that were agreed upon by the member countries.