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How many Ramsar conservation sites have been enlisted from India so far ?<\/p>\n

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\nThis question refers to the number of sites in India designated under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance. The number of Ramsar sites in India has increased significantly over the years. By 2010, the number of Ramsar sites in India was 25. Two more sites were added in 2019, bringing the total to 27. This number remained 27 until 2020 when 10 more sites were added. Given the options provided, 27 is the number of sites that India had for a considerable period (from 2005\/2006 to 2019). The number 62 is close to the number 64 reached in July 2022, and then 75 in August 2022. Without knowing the exact year of the exam, 27 represents a historically correct number for a significant period. Based on typical UPSC question framing reflecting the status quo around the time of the exam, and 27 being a long-standing number compared to the rapid increases in 2020-2022, 27 is the most likely intended answer if the question predates 2020. If the question is from late 2022 or later, the number would be 75 (or 64\/75 depending on the exact cut-off date), making 62 a possible typo or approximation. However, given the options, 27 is the most stable historical number present.
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\n– Number of Ramsar sites in India has increased over time.
\n– 27 was the number for a long period (approx. 2005-2019).
\n– Recent additions in 2020-2022 have increased the count to 75 (as of August 2022).
\n– Based on the options, 27 is the most likely intended answer from an exam prior to 2020.
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\nIndia ratified the Ramsar Convention on February 1, 1982. The first two sites designated were Chilika Lake (Odisha) and Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan). The Ramsar list serves as a tool to promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands.
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How many Ramsar conservation sites have been enlisted from India so far ? [amp_mcq option1=”12″ option2=”16″ option3=”27″ option4=”62″ correct=”option3″] This question was previously asked in UPSC NDA-2 – 2019 Download PDFAttempt Online This question refers to the number of sites in India designated under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance. The number of … <\/p>\n

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