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Q: Which reservoir was declared a 'Ramsar Site' of international importance in the List of wetlands in 2020?
  • A. Chilika Lake
  • B. Sur Sarovar
  • C. Sarsai Nawar Lake
  • D. Pong Dam Lake
Correct Answer: Option B - In 2020, Sur Sarovar, also known as Keetham Lake, located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, was declared a Ramsar Site of international importance in the list of wetlands in 2020. This designation is part of the Ramsar Convention, an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. The Site's patchwork of different habitat types provides refuge to resident and migratory birds, and more than 60 species of fish.
B. In 2020, Sur Sarovar, also known as Keetham Lake, located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, was declared a Ramsar Site of international importance in the list of wetlands in 2020. This designation is part of the Ramsar Convention, an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. The Site's patchwork of different habitat types provides refuge to resident and migratory birds, and more than 60 species of fish.

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In 2020, Sur Sarovar, also known as Keetham Lake, located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, was declared a Ramsar Site of international importance in the list of wetlands in 2020. This designation is part of the Ramsar Convention, an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. The Site's patchwork of different habitat types provides refuge to resident and migratory birds, and more than 60 species of fish.