Geography2012
With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements:
- The country’s total geographical area under the
- 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?
Explanation
The correct option is "1 only." Gujarat has a significant area of wetlands, including the vast Rann of Kutch, which contributes to its higher total geographical area of wetlands compared to other states in India. Conversely, while coastal wetlands are abundant, inland wetlands, especially in states like Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, comprise a substantial area as well, but they do not surpass the coastal wetlands' area in total. Hence, the first statement is accurate, while the second is not, as the total area of coastal wetlands in India is generally larger than that of inland wetlands, reflecting the diverse ecological significance of both types.
