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Q. The Lonar Lake that has been declared as Ramsar Wetland, is located in which state?
Answer: Maharashtra
Notes: The Lonar lake located in the state of Maharashtra and Sur Sarovar (Keetham lake) located in Agra of Uttar Pradesh, have been additionally included in the list of recognised Ramsar sites. With this addition, India has 41 Ramsar wetlands, which is one among the highest in Asia.
Ramsar Conservation of Wetlands is an International treaty for conserving and wise use of wetlands. It is named after the city in Iran, where the treaty was signed in 1971.
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