Question

Which convention protects wetlands of international importance?

• A. Bonn Convention
• B. Ramsar Convention
• C. Vienna Convention
• D. Nagoya Protocol

Hint:

Important environmental conventions: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Ramsar} &\rightarrow \text{Wetlands}\\ \text{Basel} &\rightarrow \text{Hazardous Waste}\\ \text{Montreal} &\rightarrow \text{Ozone Layer}\\ \text{Paris} &\rightarrow \text{Climate Change} \end{aligned} } \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands of international importance. It was adopted in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971. Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{Ramsar Convention}} \] is the correct answer. Therefore, \[ \boxed{(B)} \]