What is a wetland? Explain the Ramsar concept of ‘wise use’ in the context of wetland conservation. Cite two examples of Ramsar sites from India.
What the examiner wants
Explain: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “What is a wetland? Explain the Ramsar concept of ‘wise use’ in the context of wetland conservation. Cite two examples of Ramsar sites from India.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Ramsar sites.
Demand-wise check
- 1What is a wetland?≈35 words
- 2Explain the Ramsar concept of ‘wise use’ in the context of wetland conservation≈35 words
- 3Cite two examples of Ramsar sites from India≈35 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Where marks usually go
- Writing generally about Ramsar sites without directly resolving: “What is a wetland?”
- Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Explain the Ramsar concept of ‘wise use’ in the context of wetland conservation.”
Value addition
- Two-column comparison table with a final synthesis row
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
Official source anchors
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