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Q192. India is a party to the Ramsar Convention and has declared many areas as Ramsar sites. Which of the following statements best describes how we should maintain these sites in the context of this convention?

India is a party to the Ramsar Convention and has declared many areas as Ramsar sites. Which of the following statements best describes how we should maintain these sites in the context of this convention?

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and allow their simultaneous sustainable use.

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The core philosophy of the Ramsar Convention is the 'wise use' of wetlands. 'Wise use' is defined as the maintenance of their ecological character, achieved through the implementation of ecosystem approaches, within the context of sustainable development. It advocates for the conservation of wetland ecosystems while simultaneously allowing their sustainable, wise use for the benefit of humanity.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2010 (Q192)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Biodiversity & Conservation
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and allow their simultaneous sustainable use.

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2010 Q192

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2010 GS Paper I Question 192 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2010 Environment and Ecology (Biodiversity & Conservation) question is Option (D): "Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and allow their simultaneous sustainable use.". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2010 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Environment and Ecology" and micro-topic "Biodiversity & Conservation". You can explore all repeated questions from Biodiversity & Conservation in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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