Consider the following statements:<br/>1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.<br/>2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendation of Ramsar Convention.<br/>3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Incorrect. The Ramsar Convention requires "wise use" and conservation of wetlands, but it does not make it mandatory to protect and conserve every wetland in a country's territory. Its binding focus is especially on listed Ramsar sites and general policy measures.

2. Correct. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India in line with India's commitments and approach under the Ramsar Convention for wetland conservation.

3. Correct. The 2010 Rules covered not just the wetland, but also the zone of direct influence, including catchment/drainage area as determined by the authority.

Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct.