Context:
A draft policy has been created by Union Environment Ministry to declare region around Pong dam as eco-sensitive zone
About Pong Dam:
- Location: Himachal Pradesh
- Highest earth filled dam in India
- Manmade reservoir
- On banks of Beas River
- Also called Maharana Pratap Sagar
- Declared as
- Wildlife Sanctuary by Himachal Pradesh government
- A Ramsar site
About Pong Wildlife Sanctuary:
- Location: Around Pong dam lake
- Largest man-made wetland
- Made for largest population of migratory birds and endemic species
About Beas River:
- Origin – Himalayas (near Rohtang Pass – southern end of Pir Panjal Range)
- Major Tributaries – Bain, Banganga, Luni, Uhal, Banner, Chakki, Gaj, Harla, Mamuni, Parvati.
- River Basin: Indus River System
Source: Down To Earth
Read more about: Ramsar Convention |Click here to download Ramsar Sites Map
Previous Year Question
With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements:
1. The country’s total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States.
2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands is larger than of inland wetlands
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2012 Prelims]
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
The statement 2 is incorrect
The area under inland wetlands accounts for 69 %; coastal wetlands 27% and other wetland 4%.
