UPSSSC PET 2026 (25 Oct Shift 2)
In April 2026, which bird sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh was designated as India's 99th Ramsar site ?
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Answer: Option D — Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary
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Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary near Aligarh was announced as India's 99th Ramsar site on 22 April 2026, Uttar Pradesh's 12th. The wetland, formed by seepage from the Upper Ganga Canal, is a stopover on the Central Asian Flyway. Nawabganj, Saman and Sandi were already Ramsar sites.
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