GyanGramEnvironment · Prelims 2012 Q447
With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements : 1. The country’s total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as…
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With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements :
1. The country’s total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States.
2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands is larger than that of wetlands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Source: UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012. Syllabus tags and explanation are GyanGram editorial joins for learning—not official UPSC metadata.
Correct option A
• Correct Answer: A
• Gujarat records the largest wetland area (~23% of India's total) due to its extensive coastline and tidal flats.
• Inland wetlands constitute about 69% of total wetland area, larger than coastal wetlands.
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Ecosystems & Biomes
ENV-U02Chapter
Wetlands & Lakes
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