Multiple choice

Consider the following statements regarding Keoladeo National Park:

  1. It is one of the 'Ramsar' Wetlands of International Importance.
  2. It is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Select the statement(s) which is/are not true.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park, formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India, is a famous avifauna sanctuary that sees thousands of rare and highly endangered birds such as the Siberian Crane which come here mostly during the winter season. Over 230 species of birds are known to have made the National Park their home. The area was designated as a Ramsar site under the Wetland Convention in October 1981. In 1985, the Park was declared a World Heritage Site under the World Heritage Convention. Hence, both the statements are correct.

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