Question 4933

Which of the following states has the Ramsar Wetland site named ‘Deepor Beel’?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is ​Assam . Key Points Dipor beel is a Ramsar wetlend site. The site is located in the Kamrup district of Assam. In a former channel of Brahmaputra River, Deepor Beel is a permanent freshwater lake. The conservation of the site has been taken in to consideration on the basis of biological and environmental importance . It is a fresh water lake. In Brahmaputra valley of Assam, the site is the largest bill. The site provides livelihood to approx. fourteen villages by directly or indirectly through its natural resources. The source of income for villagers in this area is freshwater fish, which are found in this beel. On the health of this wetland ecosystem, the health of the people in nearby areas depends due to its significance.