With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements:

  1. The country’s total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States.
  2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands is larger than that of inland wetlands.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2012 Prelims]

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither I nor 2


Answer: (a)        

Explanation:

  • Gujarat is known as the “Land of Wetlands” due to its significant area of wetlands, which covers about 17.56% of the state’s geographical area, making it one of the largest areas of wetlands in India.
  • The total wetland area in Gujarat accounts for 23.14% of the country’s total wetland area. Statement 1 is correct.
  • However, statement 2 is incorrect because India has a total of 27,403 wetlands, with 23,444 being inland wetlands and 3,959 being coastal wetlands.
  • Inland wetlands account for 69% of the total wetland area in the country, while coastal wetlands account for 27%, and other smaller wetlands account for 4%.

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