Urban wetlands and ecosystem services – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, C, E and F are correct and illustrate flood mitigation, groundwater recharge, biodiversity support, nature-based solutions and common pressures like encroachment/dumping. Statement D is wrong because wetland conversion typically worsens flooding and degrades water quality. Therefore, the correct answer is A, B, C, E and F only.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it includes all true statements and excludes D, which falsely claims wetland loss has no effects.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it omits F, missing a major set of real-world pressures on urban wetlands.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it includes D (false).

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it omits B, underrepresenting key eco-hydrological services like groundwater recharge/baseflow support.