With reference to Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary, Sultanpur National Par

With reference to Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary, Sultanpur National Park, Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary and Wadhwana Wetland, which of the following statements is/are correct ?

  • 1. All of them are Ramsar sites.
  • 2. All of them are naturally formed wetlands.
  • 3. All of them are birding sites.

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1 only
1 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2022
Statements 1 and 3 are correct, while Statement 2 is incorrect.
All four wetlands listed (Bhindawas, Sultanpur, Thol Lake, Wadhwana) were designated as Ramsar sites in 2021 (Bhindawas and Sultanpur in Haryana, Thol and Wadhwana in Gujarat). All are well-known birding sites attracting migratory birds. However, not all of them are naturally formed; Bhindawas, Thol Lake, and Wadhwana are artificial or significantly modified wetlands/reservoirs.
Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary and Sultanpur National Park are located in Haryana. Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary and Wadhwana Wetland are located in Gujarat. These sites are crucial for bird conservation and are popular destinations for birdwatchers.