Consider the following statements about the Surinsar-Mansar lake:

Question

Consider the following statements about the Surinsar-Mansar lake:

Statement 1: It was designated as a Ramsar site in 2005.

Statement 2: This site does not host migratory birds.

Statement 3: It has a rich diversity of aquatic fauna.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

1. A. Only 1 and 2
2. B. Only 1 and 3 (Correct answer)
3. C. Only 2 and 3
4. D. All the statements are correct

Correct Answer

Option B — Only 1 and 3

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Only 1 and 3.

Key Points

• Surinsar-Mansar Lake (J&K): It was designated a Ramsar site in 2005 (Statement 1 ✓).
• The lake does host migratory birds — Statement 2 is incorrect ✗.
• It has rich aquatic biodiversity (Statement 3 ✓).
• Statements 1 and 3 are correct.