{"id":91149,"date":"2025-06-01T10:47:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=91149"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:47:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:47:55","slug":"with-reference-to-a-conservation-organization-called-wetlands-interna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/with-reference-to-a-conservation-organization-called-wetlands-interna\/","title":{"rendered":"With reference to a conservation organization called &#8216;Wetlands Interna"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With reference to a conservation organization called &#8216;Wetlands International&#8217;, which of the following statements is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to Ramsar Convention.<\/li>\n<li>2. It works at the field level to develop and mobilize knowledge, and use the practical experience to advocate for better policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below.<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;Both 1 and 2&#8243; option4=&#8221;Neither 1 nor 2&#8243; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC IAS &#8211; 2014<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-ias-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-ias-2014\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe correct answer is B.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nStatement 1 is incorrect. Wetlands International is an international non-governmental organization (INGO), not an intergovernmental organization formed by Ramsar signatories. While it is a crucial partner of the Ramsar Convention and works closely with governments and other stakeholders, it is not constituted by countries. Statement 2 is correct. Wetlands International works globally and locally through offices and partners, engaging in research, monitoring, conservation projects, capacity building, and advocacy to promote the wise use and conservation of wetlands.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyka-additional-information\">\nWetlands International was founded in 1937 as the International Wildfowl &#038; Wetlands Research Bureau. Its mission is to conserve and restore wetlands for their biodiversity and human livelihoods.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With reference to a conservation organization called &#8216;Wetlands International&#8217;, which of the following statements is\/are correct? 1. It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to Ramsar Convention. 2. It works at the field level to develop and mobilize knowledge, and use the practical experience to advocate for better policies. 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