Question 92 from UPSC CSE 2022 - Geography

Question

Consider the following pairs:
1. Hokera Wetland - Punjab
2. Renuka Wetland - Himachal Pradesh
3. Rudrasagar Lake - Tripura
4. Sasthamkotta Lake - Tamil Nadu
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

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Correct Option: B. Only two pairs

Strategy: The strategy involved verifying state-association keywords for each wetland. Hokera Wetland is located in Kashmir, not Punjab. Renuka Wetland correctly matches Himachal Pradesh, and Rudrasagar Lake is indeed in Tripura. However, Sasthamkotta Lake is Kerala's largest freshwater lake, not Tamil Nadu. Consequently, only two of the four pairs provided are accurately matched.

Key Info: **Hokera Wetland:** Located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in the northwestern Himalayan region, Hokera is a significant wetland known for its avifaunal diversity and is a designated Ramsar site.

**Renuka Wetland:** Found in Himachal Pradesh, this natural wetland surrounds Renuka Lake, which is the largest natural lake in the state, considered sacred, and features diverse freshwater springs, supporting various aquatic species.

**Rudrasagar Lake:** Located near Melaghar in the state of Tripura, Rudrasagar Lake (also called Twijilikma) is a Ramsar site recognized for its ecological and socioeconomic importance, as well as migratory bird habitat.

**Sasthamkotta Lake:** The largest freshwater lake in Kerala, Sasthamkotta is categorized as a protected wetland. The lake is an essential drinking water source for the Kollam district; it features unique limnological characteristics and supports rich fish diversity. It is not located in Tamil Nadu.

**Ramsar Convention:** Several of these wetlands (Hokera, Rudrasagar, Sasthamkotta) are included under the Ramsar Convention, highlighting global importance for conservation. Wetlands are vital ecosystems supporting biodiversity, groundwater recharge, and are often culturally significant.

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Option A: Only one pair

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Option C: Only three pairs

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Option D: All four pairs

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?

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?