Which of the following about Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary is/are correct ? 1. It is recently declared as a Ramsar Site (wetlands of international importance) 2. It is located in Uttar Pradesh Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary, located in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat, was designated as a Ramsar Site (Wetland of International Importance) on World Wetlands Day, February 2, 2022 . This sanctuary is unique as it features both freshwater and saltwater marshes, providing a diverse habitat for migratory birds. While the provided text mentions several Ramsar sites in Uttar Pradesh such as Nawabganj, Parvati Agra, and Saman Bird Sanctuaries [2], Khijadiya is explicitly listed as being in Gujarat . Therefore, statement 1 is correct as it was recently added to the Ramsar list alongside Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh, but statement 2 is incorrect because Khijadiya is situated in Gujarat, not Uttar Pradesh. The site is a vital part of the Central Asian Flyway, supporting numerous threatened species.

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1. [2] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 29: Environment Issues and Health Effects > fr SHVINONil{ENT wJ .,1 > p. 429