With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements:
1. The country's total geographica

Question

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?

Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct because according to the National Wetland Atlas, Gujarat has the highest area under wetlands in India, accounting for approximately 22 percent of the total wetland area in the country. This is primarily due to its long coastline and extensive salt pans.

Statement 2 is incorrect because in India, inland wetlands actually cover a much larger area than coastal wetlands. Inland wetlands account for approximately 69 percent of the total wetland area, while coastal wetlands account for only about 27 percent. The remaining area consists of small wetlands.

Therefore, only the first statement is true, making option A the correct answer.

Answer

1 only

Answer

2 only

Answer

Both 1 and 2

Answer

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Related questions