2023 · Q113
Consider the following statements about Ramsar Wetland sites in India:
- 1Gahirmatha is the habitat of Olive Ridley Turtles.
- 2Chilka lake is the habitat of Irrawaddy Dolphin as its flagship species.
- 3Nalsarovar Wetland is also the habitat of Indian Wild Ass (Khur).
- 4Tso Moriri Wetland is the habitat and breeding ground of Black-necked Crane.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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- A1 and 3 only
- B1, 3 and 4 only
- C2 and 4 only
- D1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
Gahirmatha in Odisha is the world's largest mass-nesting beach of the Olive Ridley turtle (1). Chilika lake's flagship species is the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin (2). Nalsarovar wetland in Gujarat supports a satellite population of the endangered Indian wild ass, or khur (3). Tso Moriri in Ladakh is a high-altitude wetland that serves as habitat and breeding ground for the black-necked crane (4). All four statements are correct.