East Calcutta Wetlands
Ramsar WetlandsWest BengalImportance 5/5medium
Urban wetland system known for wastewater-fed fisheries.
Why UPSC cares
- High-yield location (importance 5/5) — prioritise for Prelims recall.
- Exam theme: Environment.
- Exam theme: Current.
Prelims facts
- Coordinates:
- 22.5500° N, 88.4500° E
- State/UT:
- West Bengal
- Category:
- Ramsar Wetlands
Prelims lens · study aid, machine-composed from the facts above — verify before citing
Remember East Calcutta Wetlands as ramsar wetlands in West Bengal — a high-yield pin worth weekly revision. Ask yourself: which state, which neighbours on the map, and one current-affairs hook.
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Official sources
Source: MoEFCC Wetlands and Ramsar portal
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