Statement I is correct: Yaya Tso Lake is located in the Changthang region of Ladakh. Statement II is correct: Yaya Tso was declared as Ladakh's first Biodiversity Heritage Site under the Biological Diversity Act in 2023. Statement III is correct: Yaya Tso is a significant nesting ground for various migratory birds, including the Black-necked Crane, earning it the moniker "bird's paradise". Statement IV is incorrect: Yaya Tso Lake is part of the high- altitude plateau lake system and is fed by snowmelt and local streams, not the Sutlej river. The Sutlej river flows through different parts of the Himalayas and Punjab.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Yaya Tso Lake? I. It is located in Ladakh. II. It is Ladakh's first heritage site under the Biological Diversity Act. III. It is also known as bird's paradise. IV. It is fed by Sutlej river. Select the correct answer from the options given below :
Asked in JPSC CS Prelims 2024 · Topic: Biodiversity (Protected Area Network (PAN) in India and Wildlife Protection Act, 1972)
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