Q7 · UPSC current affairs · 16 October 2026 · PIB · Sukhna Wetland Sauj Jheel Ramsar Sites

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Consider the following statements regarding recent additions to India's Ramsar sites:1.Sukhna Lake is situated at the Shivalik foothills in Chandigarh.2.Following the latest additions, India holds the highest number of Ramsar sites in South Asia.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Both statements are correct. Sukhna Lake lies at the Shivalik foothills in Chandigarh, and India holds the highest number of Ramsar sites in South Asia, with the total number reaching 103 following the designation of Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel.

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