Explanation
- A
Sur Sarovar
Sur Sarovar claims to be a Ramsar site in Uttar Pradesh, but it is actually located in Agra, UP, and was designated in 2020.
- B
Samaspur Bird Sanctuary
Samaspur Bird Sanctuary claims to be a Ramsar site in Uttar Pradesh, but it is situated in the Raebareli district of UP.
- C
Sansai Nawar Jheel
Sansai Nawar Jheel claims to be a Ramsar site in Uttar Pradesh, but it is located in the Etawah district of UP.
- D
Surinsar-Mansar Lakes
Surinsar-Mansar Lakes claims to be situated in Uttar Pradesh, but this Ramsar site is actually located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, making it the correct choice for the site not situated in UP.
Summary. Official key is (d) Surinsar-Mansar Lakes. Sur Sarovar, Samaspur Bird Sanctuary, and Sansai Nawar Jheel are all recognized Ramsar wetlands situated within the state of Uttar Pradesh. In contrast, Surinsar-Mansar Lakes are located in the Jammu and Kashmir union territory. Uttar Pradesh holds numerous Ramsar sites like Upper Ganga River and Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer because it does not belong to Uttar Pradesh.
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2020 · Q48 · UPPGS
How many more 'Ramsar Sites' were added to Uttar Pradesh in January, 2020? -
2025 · Q58 · UPPGS
Which of the following Ramsar wetland site is/are NOT situated in Uttar Pradesh? 1. Sarsai Nawar Jheel 2. Samaspur Bird Sanctuary 3. Rudrasagar Lake 4. Sultanpur National Park Select the correct answer from the code given below: