Deepor Beel Wetland

Why in news?

• Recently, Assam Forest Department conducted the 2nd Bird Species Count Exercise after February 2022 in Deepor Beel Wetland, which is the only Ramsar Site in Assam.

About Deepor Beel Wetland:

• It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Assam and an Important Bird Area by Birdlife International.
• Deepor Beel has been designated as a Ramsar Site.
• It constitutes a unique habitat for aquatic flora and avian fauna.
• It has both biological and environmental importance besides being the only major storm-water storage basin for Guwahati city.

PRACTICE QUESTION:

Deepor Beel Wetland, sometimes seen in news, is located in:

(a) Meghalaya

(b) Manipur

(c) Assam

(d) Nagaland

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