Ramsar site
Upper Ganga River
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Overview
The Upper Ganga River Ramsar site covers about 85 km of the Ganga from Brijghat to Narora in Uttar Pradesh.
This shallow stretch supports the Ganges river dolphin, gharials, turtles and many birds. It is also important for pilgrims who bathe at its ghats.
It was designated a Ramsar site in 2005.
Geography and key facts
- Brijghat to Narora, Uttar Pradesh
- About 85 km stretch of the Ganga
- Ganges river dolphin and gharial
- Ramsar site (2005)
Why it matters for UPSC
The Ganges river dolphin is India's national aquatic animal.
Note for UPSC
Ramsar site (wetland of international importance), Uttar Pradesh.
Ramsar sites come up as wetland–state pairs and in questions on conservation status.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Upper Ganga River yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Ramsar site
- State / UT
- Uttar Pradesh
- Coordinates
- 29.767°N, 78.200°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
- Forests, Wetlands, Mangroves and Coral Reefs (map lesson)