UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

The Ramsar Convention,adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar in 1971,is dedicated specifically to the conservation and wise use of wetlands. It establishes a list of wetlands of international importance and promotes integrated management. The stem clearly refers to an agreement on wetlands,so the correct answer is the Ramsar Convention.

Option A:
The Basel Convention deals with the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal. It is an important environmental treaty but does not focus on wetlands,so it does not match the description in the question.

Option B:
The Ramsar Convention encourages countries to designate suitable wetlands and to maintain their ecological character through national planning. This emphasis on wise use aligns perfectly with the stem.

Option C:
The Stockholm Convention targets persistent organic pollutants,aiming to eliminate or restrict their production and use. It is not concerned primarily with wetlands conservation.

Option D:
The Montreal Protocol is an agreement to phase out ozone depleting substances to protect the ozone layer. Although also environmental,it has a different focus from wetlands management.