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Convention Ramsar Convention
Asked 11 times across 6 UPSC exams over 12 years (2014–2026), peaking in 2014.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 3 of 11 PYQs
- Most asked in 2014
- Recurs across 8 years (2014–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2014 → CAPF 2016 → EPFO 2020 → CDS 2024 → NDA 2024 → GEO 2025
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (9 of 11) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
GEO2026
According to the Ramsar Convention, which one of the following lakes is protected as waterfowl habitat?
- A Chilika Lake
- B Pulicat Lake
- C Vembanad Lake
- D Kolleru Lake
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Environment & Ecology › International Environmental Agreements
CAPF2025
The Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation of
- A fish
- B wildlife
- C wetland
- D art and culture
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Environment & Ecology › International Environmental Agreements
GEO2025
Which one of the following pairs of Ramsar Sites and States is not correctly matched?
- A Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary : Gujarat
- B Rudrasagar Lake : Tripura
- C Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary : Sikkim ✓
- D Haiderpur Wetland : Uttar Pradesh
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Environment & Ecology › Protected Areas & Species
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