If a wetland of international importance is brought under the 'Montreux Record', what does it imply

If a wetland of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply

If a wetland of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply?

(a)

Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference.

(b)

The country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five kilometres from the edge of the wetland.

(c)

The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of certain communities living in its vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity therein should not be destroyed.

(d)

It is given the status of ‘World Heritage Site’.

Answer:

(a)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

The Montrex Record is register of wetland sites on the List of Wetlands of International Importance. It registers the changes occured or occuring or may occur in ecological character because of technological developments, pollution or other human interference. The Main objective of this Mechanism is to provide assistance to developed and developing countries alike in solving the problems or threats that make inlcusion in the Montreux Record necessary. Additional Information: Currently, two wetlands of India are in Montreux record. Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan) and Lohtak Lake (Manipur). Chilika Lake (Odisha) was placed in the record but was later removed from it.