Environment & Ecology question from JKAS Prelims, 2018 by JKPSC
The Ramsar Convention is about the conservation of which one of the following?
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option B —
Wetlands
Key Highlights of the Ramsar Convention
Origin: It is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. It was signed on February 2, 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar, located on the shores of the Caspian Sea.
World Wetlands Day: To mark the date of its adoption, February 2 is celebrated globally as World Wetlands Day.
The "Three Pillars": Under the convention, contracting parties commit to:
Working towards the wise use of all their wetlands.
Designating suitable wetlands for the list of Wetlands of International Importance (known as Ramsar Sites) and ensuring their effective management.
Cooperating internationally on transboundary wetlands and shared species.
Montreux Record: Maintained as part of the Ramsar List, this is a register of wetland sites where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur as a result of technological developments, pollution, or other human interference. (e.g., Keoladeo National Park and Loktak Lake in India).
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