Which of the following correctly identifies the largest and smallest Ramsar Sites in India?

Options

  • A. Sundarban Wetland and Vembannur Wetland Complex
  • B. Chilika Lake and Renuka Wetland
  • C. Vembanad-Kol Wetland and Nanda Lake
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. Sundarban Wetland and Vembannur Wetland Complex

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: Sundarban Wetland and Vembannur Wetland Complex
  • Largest Ramsar Site: Sundarban Wetland, West Bengal.
  • Area: Approximately 4,23,000 hectares.
  • Smallest Ramsar Site: Vembannur Wetland Complex, Tamil Nadu.
  • Area: Approximately 19.75 hectares.
  • Second Largest: Vembanad-Kol Wetland, Kerala.
  • Third Largest: Chilika Lake, Odisha.
  • Other Important Small Wetland: Renuka Wetland, Himachal Pradesh (20 hectares).
  • Sundarban: Famous for mangrove forests and the Royal Bengal Tiger.
  • Chilika Lake: Located in Odisha; famous for its brackish water lagoon and Irrawaddy dolphins.