The Montreux Record is a tool under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands to highlight wetlands facing significant threats and requiring priority conservation attention.
The "Montreux Record" is a register of:
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2019 · Topic: Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve (Conservation Significance and Ecosystem Services provided by Protected Areas)
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Answer: B. Wetland sites under the threats of anthropogenic activities
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