UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 39
With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements:
- The country's total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States.
- 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?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: Gujarat had the largest mapped wetland area among Indian states, while inland wetlands exceeded coastal wetlands nationally.
Statement/Item-wise Analysis:
1: Correct - Gujarat’s extensive coastal marshes, mudflats and other wetlands gave it the largest state total.
2: Incorrect - Across India, inland wetlands made up a larger total area than coastal wetlands.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - includes exactly the valid statements/items and excludes the invalid ones.
B: Incorrect - includes incorrect item 2; omits correct item 1.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect item 2.
D: Incorrect - omits correct item 1.
Review Note: Classification and totals depend on the wetland inventory and year; key reflects 2012-era mapping.