Q. As per a notification issued recently by the Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change of Rajasthan, how many wet-lands are there in the State?
(1) 44
(2) 50
(3) 30
(4) 38
(5) Question not attempted
Answer: 1
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What are wetlands?
The Wetlands are known as the “Kidney of the Landscape” and “Biological Supermarket” such moist and marshy land, which is partially or completely filled with water throughout the year. Wetlands are ecosystems that absorb excess water during floods. Wetlands do this so that human habitation areas are saved from submerging. Not only this, by discharging important roles likes ‘carbon absorption’ and increase in ‘ground water level’, wetlands contribute significantly to environmental protection.
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Which activities will be regular wetlands?
According to the notification, fisheries, operation of boats, desalting, temporary construction, drainage of water for special purpose can be done in the wetlands area.
Which activities will be prohibited in wetlands?
According to the notification, there will be ban on any kind of encroachment in the wetland area and surrounding areas. There will be ban on setting up any new industry and expansion of existing industries. Along with this, there will be ban on the collection and disposal of solid, hazardous and e-waste. Food items given by common people to fish and migratory birds will be banned. Commercial mining, stone quarrying along with crushing units will also be banned. There will be an effective ban on any type of hunting. All commercial activities that emit pollution including activities that reduce the area and potential of wetlands will be prohibited. Also, any type of ground water extraction will be prohibited.
The Rajasthan state government is determined to manage better wildlife along with better human life. Continuous efforts are being made by the Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change in this direction. Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change informed that taking a historic step in the field of conservation and integrated management of wetlands by the Department of Environment and Climate Change, a list of total 44 notified wetlands has been released in 19 districts of the state is under which Baran district will have maximum 12 wetlands. He said that 44 wetlands would improve the ecological system in the Rajasthan state and better food chain would be available for wildlife. He further added that wetlands, which are known as the kidneys of the earth, play an important role in maintaining the natural balance, as well as in environmental protection, water harvesting and purification.
Total wetland areas in the Rajasthan state
According to the notification issued by the Department of Environment and Climate Change, there will now be a total of 44 notified wetland areas in the Rajasthan state.
Under which Baran district includes Eklera Sagar, Kotrapar Talab, Bethali Dam, Hinglot Dam, Utavali Dam, Sehrol Dam, Garda Talab, Niyana Talai, Nahargarh, Teja Ji Ki Talai, Pushkar Talab, Lhasi Dam, Devi Kund Sagar and Sursagar under Bikaner district. , Naval Sagar Lake under Bundi district, Mangalwad Talab in Chittorgarh district, Kishan Kareri, Barwai Lake, Gambhiri Dam, Sabela Talab in Dungarpur district, Kaylana and Surpura under Jodhpur district, Bird Sanctuary Kenwas under Kota, Kishore Sagar, Hanotia, in Nagaur district Didwana (Khalda), Lakhotia Talab and Lordia Talab in Pali district, Rajyawas and Raghav Sagar under Rajsamand district, Rewasa in Sikar district, Budhsagar, Bisalpur, Chandlai, Motisagar, Galvania, Tordi Sagar in Tonk district, Menar Talab Wetland Complex in Udaipur district , Chawandia in Bhilwara district, Kesariawad in Pratapgarh district, Lakherao Talab in Sirohi district, Bada Talab in Ajmer district, Rankhar in Jalore district, Badbela Talab in Jhalawar district.
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