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

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?

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

(a)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Gujarat has the largest area of wetlands in India, but inland wetlands are larger than coastal wetlands in total geographical area.