Draft Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2016

Q.  The Draft Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2016 are applicable to which of the following sites?

1) Wetlands under Ramsar Convention.
2) Wetlands notified by State Governments located in respective states
3) Wetlands notified by Central Government located in states
- Published on 10 Jun 16

a. 2, 3
b. 1, 3
c. 1, 2
d. None of the above

ANSWER: 1, 2
 
The rules are applicable to three types of wetlands as follows:
  • Wetlands of international importance under Ramsar Convention. Currently, 26 wetlands {check schedule here} come in this category.
  • Wetlands notified by State Governments located in respective states.
  • Wetlands notified by the Central Government based in Union territories.

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