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What is one of the main reasons for the disappearance of ecosystems like wetlands?
What is one of the main reasons for the disappearance of ecosystems like wetlands?
- Insufficient government funding
- Urbanization and climate change (correct)
- Lack of public interest
- Rising population growth
What is one way wetlands can help in lessening the effects of climate change?
What is one way wetlands can help in lessening the effects of climate change?
- By providing water supply only
- Through proper preservation and management (correct)
- By promoting deforestation
- By increasing urbanization
What convention does India participate in as a signatory to preserve wetlands?
What convention does India participate in as a signatory to preserve wetlands?
- Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
- UNESCO Convention on Climate Change
- RAMSAR convention (correct)
- Kyoto Protocol
What method did the study use to measure the willingness of the public to pay for wetland preservation attributes?
What method did the study use to measure the willingness of the public to pay for wetland preservation attributes?
How were wetlands in South Delhi identified for the study?
How were wetlands in South Delhi identified for the study?
What issue do some wetlands face due to involvement from various government departments?
What issue do some wetlands face due to involvement from various government departments?
What is one of the reasons over a billion people worldwide lack access to water, according to the United Nations Development Program?
What is one of the reasons over a billion people worldwide lack access to water, according to the United Nations Development Program?
Why have urban water bodies been declining, based on the factors mentioned in the text?
Why have urban water bodies been declining, based on the factors mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of Delhi's location next to the Yamuna River despite being in a semi-arid region?
What is the significance of Delhi's location next to the Yamuna River despite being in a semi-arid region?
Why are historic water storage buildings considered as a potential lifeline for Delhi's water supply?
Why are historic water storage buildings considered as a potential lifeline for Delhi's water supply?
What role do wetlands play during floods, according to the text?
What role do wetlands play during floods, according to the text?
What is the main function of wetlands during both wet and dry periods?
What is the main function of wetlands during both wet and dry periods?
