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UPSC Prelims 2019 Paper-1 📅 02 Jun, 2019

Consider the following statements:
1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention.
3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
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UPSC Prelims
2019 • 02 Jun, 2019 • Paper-1
Consider the following statements:
1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention.
3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer
3 only
Statement 1 Analysis: This is an extreme statement and is incorrect. The Ramsar Convention encourages the wise use of all wetlands, but it does not make it stri......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2019
Ref. Subject Environment
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Ref. Topic Environmental Legislations
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Statement 1 Analysis ▼
This is an extreme statement and is incorrect. The Ramsar Convention encourages the wise use of all wetlands, but it does not make it strictly legally mandatory to conserve *all* wetlands in a country. The mandatory focus is primarily on those designated as Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites).
Statement 2 Analysis ▼
This is technically incorrect. While aligned with international conservation goals, the Wetlands Rules of 2010 were statutorily framed under the domestic Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, not directly based on 'recommendations' of the Ramsar Convention.
Statement 3 Analysis ▼
This is accurate. To ensure ecological integrity, the 2010 rules explicitly defined wetlands to include the zone of direct influence, encompassing the adjoining drainage area or catchment regions necessary for their survival.
Conclusion ▼
Only the third statement is legally and contextually correct.
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