Which of the following statements regarding the Ramsar Convention and wetlands in India is/are correct?
1. The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites on the List of Wetlands of International Importance where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur.
2. Loktak Lake in Manipur is currently listed on the Montreux Record due to ecological problems caused by the Ithai Barrage.

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Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2 — Statement 1 is correct as the Montreux Record tracks Ramsar sites facing ecological distress. Statement 2 is correct as Loktak Lake was added to the Montreux Record in 1993 due to ecological issues linked to deforestation and the construction of the Ithai Barrage.

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