Question

Which of the following sites were added to the Ramsar List in the year 2020?

• A. Ashtamudi Wetland
• B. Asan Conservation Reserve
• C. Chilika Lake
• D. Lonar Lake

Hint:

New Ramsar sites highlight ecological hotspots that need priority conservation and global recognition.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B, D

The Ramsar List includes wetlands of global ecological importance. In 2020, India added two new wetlands to this list:

1. Asan Conservation Reserve (Uttarakhand) – The first Ramsar site from Uttarakhand, known for its rich biodiversity and migratory bird population.
2. Lonar Lake (Maharashtra) – A rare crater lake formed by a meteor impact, significant for its alkaline ecosystem and geological uniqueness.

Other options, such as Ashtamudi Wetland and Chilika Lake, were designated Ramsar sites long before 2020. Thus, only Asan Conservation Reserve and Lonar Lake were added in 2020.

Final Answer: Asan Conservation Reserve and Lonar Lake