Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding wetland conservation in India?
1. Patna Bird Sanctuary, a recently designated Ramsar site, is located in Uttar Pradesh.
2. The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur.

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Accepted Answer

C. Both 1 and 2 — Statement 1 is correct; Patna Bird Sanctuary is located in Etah district, Uttar Pradesh, and was added to the Ramsar list. Statement 2 is also correct; the Montreux Record is a register maintained under the Ramsar Convention to track wetlands facing ecological threats.

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