With reference to the new Ramsar site designations in January 2025, consider the following statements: 1. Khecheopalri Wetland is the first Ramsar site located in the state of Sikkim. 2. Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary was designated as a Ramsar site in Tamil Nadu. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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A) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct as Khecheopalri Wetland marks Sikkim's first Ramsar designation. Statement 2 is incorrect because Udhwa Lake is located in Jharkhand (its first Ramsar site), whereas Sakkarakottai and Therthangal Bird Sanctuaries are the newly added sites in Tamil Nadu.

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