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Ramsar Sites of India - Interactive MapInteractive map of crucial Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance in India.Key Geographical Locations & Exam Details Covered:

Chilika Lake: Largest brackish water lagoon in India. First Indian wetland of international importance (Odisha).

Keoladeo National Park: Famous avifauna sanctuary in Rajasthan (formerly Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary). Listed on the Montreux Record.

Wular Lake: One of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia, located in Jammu & Kashmir.

Loktak Lake: Located in Manipur. Famous for 'Phumdis' and the Keibul Lamjao National Park. Listed on the Montreux Record.

Harike Lake: Located in Punjab at the confluence of the Beas and Sutlej rivers.

Sambhar Lake: India's largest inland salt lake, located in Rajasthan.

Bhoj Wetland: Consists of two lakes located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Ashtamudi Wetland: A natural backwater in Kollam district, Kerala.

Vembanad-Kol Wetland: The largest lake in Kerala and the longest lake in India.

Tsomoriri: A high altitude lake located in Ladakh.

Sample Practice Questions (UPSC, SSC CGL & State PSCs):

Which of the following Ramsar sites is currently placed on the Montreux Record?

Options: Chilika Lake, Keoladeo National Park, Wular Lake, Vembanad Kol

Answer: Keoladeo National Park — Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan) and Loktak Lake (Manipur) are currently on the Montreux Record. Chilika Lake was removed from the list in 2002.

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