Major Wetlands of India

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Which of the following is the largest wetland in India?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. Kolleru Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sunderbans is the largest wetland in India, covering an area of over 10,000 square kilometers.

Which of the following wetlands is located in the state of Odisha?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. Kolleru Lake


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chilika Lake is located in the state of Odisha and is the largest coastal lagoon in India.

Which of the following wetlands is located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. Kolleru Lake


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wular Lake is located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir and is the largest freshwater lake in India.

Which of the following wetlands is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. Kolleru Lake


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kolleru Lake is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh and is the largest freshwater lake in southern India.

Which of the following wetlands is a Ramsar site?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above wetlands are Ramsar sites, which are wetlands of international importance.

Which of the following wetlands is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sunderbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is a site of outstanding universal value.

Which of the following wetlands is home to the largest population of saltwater crocodiles in the world?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. Kolleru Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sunderbans is home to the largest population of saltwater crocodiles in the world.

Which of the following wetlands is home to the largest population of migratory birds in India?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. Kolleru Lake


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chilika Lake is home to the largest population of migratory birds in India.

Which of the following wetlands is a major source of fish for the local population?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above wetlands are major sources of fish for the local population.

Which of the following wetlands is a major tourist destination?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above wetlands are major tourist destinations.

Which of the following wetlands is facing the greatest threats from human activities?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above wetlands are facing the greatest threats from human activities.

Which of the following is the most important step that can be taken to protect the wetlands of India?

  1. Reduce pollution

  2. Control development

  3. Educate the public

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above steps are important for protecting the wetlands of India.

What is the main reason for the decline of wetlands in India?

  1. Pollution

  2. Climate change

  3. Human encroachment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors are contributing to the decline of wetlands in India.

What are the consequences of the decline of wetlands in India?

  1. Loss of biodiversity

  2. Increased flooding

  3. Water scarcity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above consequences are a result of the decline of wetlands in India.

What can be done to reverse the decline of wetlands in India?

  1. Reduce pollution

  2. Control development

  3. Restore wetlands

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above actions are necessary to reverse the decline of wetlands in India.

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