UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

With reference to the Ramsar designations reported in the newspaper, which one of the following pairs is correct?

  1. Sukhna Wetland—Chandigarh
  2. Sauj Jheel—Rajasthan
  3. Sukhna Wetland—Odisha
  4. Sauj Jheel—Gujarat

Answer

Correct Answer

Sukhna Wetland—Chandigarh

Explanation

Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh is correct: the report says it and Uttar Pradesh’s Sauj Jheel were added, taking India’s Ramsar tally to 103. Sauj Jheel is not in Rajasthan; it is in Uttar Pradesh. Sukhna is not in Odisha or Gujarat.

Topics: environment, ramsar convention, sukhna wetland chandigarh, wetlands