Previous Year Question
Which of the following Ramsar site is NOT situated in Uttar Pradesh?
Sur Sarovar
Samaspur Bird Sanctuary
Surinsar-Mansar Lakes
Sarsai Nawar Jheel
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
Surinsar-Mansar Lakes are not located in Uttar Pradesh; they are situated in the Jammu region. Together, they are recognised as a single Ramsar Site. The site covers approximately 350 hectares and was designated as a Ramsar Site on 8 November 2005.
In contrast, all the other three Ramsar Sites given in the options are situated in Uttar Pradesh.
Sur Sarovar is located in Agra district. It received Ramsar Site status in 2020.
Samaspur Bird Sanctuary is an important wetland situated in Rae Bareli district and is recognised as a Ramsar Site.
Sarsai Nawar Jheel is an important wetland in Etawah district. It is particularly known as a habitat of the Sarus Crane and is recognised as a Ramsar Site.
Ramsar Sites are wetlands designated as being of international importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.