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With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements :
- The country’s total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States.
- In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands is larger than that of inland wetlands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Gujarat has the largest geographical area under wetlands in India, accounting for approximately 17.56% of the country's total wetland area, followed by West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: Inland wetlands account for 69% of India's total wetland area, while coastal wetlands constitute only 27%, making inland wetlands significantly larger than coastal wetlands.
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