Consider the following statements I. The Montreux Record is maintained under the Ramsar Convention as part of the List of Wetland…

Question

Consider the following statements:

I. The Montreux Record is maintained under the Ramsar Convention as part of the List of Wetlands of International Importance.

II. In India, Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan) and Chilika Lake (Odisha) are currently included in the Montreux Record.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. I only (Correct answer)
2. B. II only
3. C. Both I and II
4. D. Neither I nor II

Correct Answer

Option A — I only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is I only.

Key Points

• Statement I: The Montreux Record is maintained under the Ramsar Convention as part of the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance — it lists wetlands where ecological character has changed, is changing, or is likely to change ✓.
• Statement II is incorrect — Chilika Lake (Odisha) was removed from the Montreux Record in 2002 after conservation efforts improved its condition.
• Currently, only Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan) from India remains on the Montreux Record.
• Only Statement I is correct.