Paper 1 · People, Development and Environment
Which of the following statements are true in the context of wetlands?
- A wetland is an ecosystem flooded by water permanently or seasonally, with characteristic aquatic vegetation adapted to hydric soil
- February 2 is celebrated as International Wetlands Day, as the Ramsar Convention was signed on 2 February 1971
- India added 11 more wetlands to the Ramsar list, making a total of 100 such sites in India
- Wetlands are the largest natural source of methane, producing about 78% of natural methane emissions
A1, 2 and 3
B2, 3 and 4
C1, 2 and 4 ✓ Correct
D2 and 3
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 and 4 — Statements 1, 2 and 4 are true, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Statements 1, 2 and 4 are true, so that is the answer.
★A wetland is indeed an ecosystem flooded permanently or seasonally, with hydric-soil vegetation.
★February 2 is indeed International Wetlands Day, marking the 1971 Ramsar Convention.
★Wetlands are indeed the largest natural source of methane.
★The book does not accept statement three about the exact count of 100 sites as stated.
★So the answer is 1, 2 and 4.
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