UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — A quiz to mark World Wetlands Day which is observed on February 2 every year

Question 1

With reference to the Ramsar Convention, the term 'Montreux Record' refers to which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A register of Ramsar-listed wetlands where adverse ecological changes have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur

Answer

A list of transboundary wetlands jointly managed by two or more contracting parties

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An inventory of Ramsar sites that also qualify as UNESCO World Heritage natural sites

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A directory of model wetlands cited for exemplary 'wise use' under the Convention

Question 2

As of the announcement of the 99th Ramsar site in April 2026, how many Ramsar sites does the state of Uttar Pradesh have?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

10

Answer

11

Answer

13

Question 3

With reference to Ramsar sites added to India's list in 2026, consider the following pairings of site and state:
1. Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary — Uttar Pradesh
2. Chhari-Dhand — Gujarat
3. Patna Bird Sanctuary (Etah) — Bihar
4. Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) — Uttar Pradesh
Which of the pairings given above is/are NOT correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

3 only

Answer

1 and 3

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2 and 4

Answer

3 and 4

Question 4

With reference to recent additions to India's Ramsar list during 2026, consider the following wetlands:
1. Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary
2. Patna Bird Sanctuary (Etah)
3. Chhari-Dhand
4. Sundarbans Wetland
Which of the above is/are correctly identified as wetlands designated as Ramsar sites in 2026?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 and 3 only

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2 and 4 only

Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 5

World Wetlands Day, observed on 2 February, commemorates the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance in which one of the following years and locations?

Accepted Answer

1971, Ramsar (Iran)

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1969, Stockholm (Sweden)

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1975, Gland (Switzerland)

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1980, New Delhi (India)

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — A quiz to mark World Wetlands Day which is observed on February 2 every year

Q1. With reference to the Ramsar Convention, the term 'Montreux Record' refers to which one of the following?

Q2. As of the announcement of the 99th Ramsar site in April 2026, how many Ramsar sites does the state of Uttar Pradesh have?

Q5. World Wetlands Day, observed on 2 February, commemorates the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance in which one of the following years and locations?