WB JEE Medical WB JEE Medical Solved Paper-2014

  • question_answer
    The objective ofRamsar Convention was

    A)  forest conservation

    B)  wildlife conservation

    C)  wetland conservation

    D)  biodiversity conservation

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Ramsar convention is an intergovernmental treaty whose objective is the conservation and sustainable utilisation of wetlands.  Also, for recognising the fundamental ecological functions of wetlands and their economic, cultural, scientific and recreation value. This convention was named after the city of Ramsar in Iran and the convention was signed in 1971 and was effective from 25 december, 1975. The Ramsar list of wetlands of internation importance new includes over 2,000 sites known as Ramsar sites.


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