UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Natural wetlands slow the flow of water, trap sediments and nutrients and store floodwaters, thereby purifying water and moderating flood peaks.

Option A:
Incorrect; treating wetlands as wastelands ignores their important ecological and hydrological functions.

Option B:
Incorrect; intact wetlands generally reduce downstream flooding by temporarily storing and slowly releasing water rather than rapidly conveying it.

Option C:
Correct; it recognises wetlands as natural filters and buffers that improve water quality and moderate floods.

Option D:
Incorrect; wetlands are also rich habitats that support high biodiversity, so their role goes far beyond recreation.