UPSC 2019EnvironmentModerate

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
Correct Answer
D
1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Statement 3 is correct because the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 specifically include the drainage area or catchment regions within the definition of a wetland to ensure holistic ecological protection. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Ramsar Convention mandates the conservation of designated "Wetlands of International Importance" and the "wise use" of others, rather than a mandatory legal obligation to protect every single wetland in a territory. This question tests the core concept of India’s domestic regulatory framework for wetland management and its distinction from international treaty obligations under the Ramsar Convention.

Environmental Conventions & LawsWetland Conservation RulesRamsar ConventionWetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010Catchment regions

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