Consider the following:
1. Peatland
2. Brackish water lake
3. Paddy fields
4. Human-made tanks for drinking water
5. Salt pans
6. River channels

Which of the above can be classified as wetlands under The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017?
(a) 1,2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1,2 , 5 and 6 only

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Consider the following:
1. Peatland
2. Brackish water lake
3. Paddy fields
4. Human-made tanks for drinking water
5. Salt pans
6. River channels

Which of the above can be classified as wetlands under The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017?
(a) 1,2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1,2 , 5 and 6 only

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, wetlands include marshes, fens, peatlands, and water bodies that are natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with fresh, brackish, or salt water. However, the rules explicitly exclude river channels, paddy fields, human-made tanks for drinking water, and structures constructed for aquaculture, salt production, recreation, and irrigation.
● Peatlands and brackish water lakes are included as wetlands under the definition.
● Paddy fields, human-made tanks for drinking water, salt pans and river channels are excluded from the definition.

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Consider the following: 1. Peatland 2. Brackish water lake 3. Paddy fields 4. Human-made tanks for drinking water 5. Salt pans 6. River channels Which of the above can be classified as wetlands under The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017? (a) 1,2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 3, 4 and 5 only (d) 1,2 , 5 and 6 only