Bhoj Wetland, a designated Ramsar site, is located in which Indian state?

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Answer

Madhya Pradesh

Explanation

Bhoj Wetland is located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was designated as a Ramsar site in 2002. It consists of two artificial lakes: the Upper Lake and the Lower Lake. It is named after the 11th-century King Bhoj.

Key Points

  • > Bhoj Wetland is located in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh.
  • > It is primarily a man-made or artificial wetland.
  • > The Upper Lake was built by the Paramara King Bhoj.
  • > Madhya Pradesh currently has several Ramsar sites, including Sakhya Sagar, Sirpur Wetland, and Yashwant Sagar.
  • > Bhopal is known as the 'City of Lakes' in India, largely due to the Bhoj Wetland.

Additional Information

Major Ramsar Sites in Madhya Pradesh

Ramsar SiteDistrictYear of Recognition
Bhoj WetlandBhopal2002
Sakhya SagarShivpuri2022
Sirpur WetlandIndore2022
Yashwant SagarIndore2022

Memory Tips

  • Bhoj = Bhopal: Bhoj Wetland is in Bhopal. It is believed that the city Bhopal was named after King Bhoj.
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