Q. Consider the following pairs: - Hokera Wetland - Punjab
- Renuka Wetland - Himachal Pradesh
- Rudrasagar Lake - Tripura
- Sasthamkotta Lake - Tamil Nadu
How many pairs given above are correctly matched? (UPSC Prelims 2022)
Answer:
Only two pairs
Notes: The correct answer is
[B] Only two pairs. This question tests your knowledge of Ramsar sites (wetlands of international importance) in India.
- Hokera Wetland (Pair 1 – Incorrect): It is located in Jammu and Kashmir, not Punjab. It is a natural perennial wetland contiguous to the Jhelum basin and serves as a critical wintering ground for migratory birds.
- Renuka Wetland (Pair 2 – Correct): Located in Himachal Pradesh, it is a natural wetland with freshwater springs and inland subterranean karst formations. It is also the largest lake in Himachal Pradesh.
- Rudrasagar Lake (Pair 3 – Correct): Located in Tripura, it is a lowland reservoir fed by three perennial streams discharging into the River Meghna. It is famous for the Neermahal summer palace situated in the middle of the lake.
- Sasthamkotta Lake (Pair 4 – Incorrect): It is located in Kerala, not Tamil Nadu. It is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala and is designated as a Ramsar site due to its unique ecosystem and importance as a drinking water source.