Consider the following pairs:

Wetland / Lake Location

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) Only one pair

(b) Only two pairs

(d) All four pairs

Explanation

Let’s analyze the pairs:

Pair 1: Hokera Wetland – Punjab. This pair is incorrect. Hokera Wetland is actually located in Jammu and Kashmir, not in Punjab.
Pair 2: Renuka Wetland – Himachal Pradesh. This pair is correct. Renuka Wetland, also known as Renuka Lake, is located in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh.
Pair 3: Rudrasagar Lake — Tripura. This pair is correct. Rudrasagar Lake, also known as Twijilikma, is located in Melaghar, Tripura.
Pair 4: Sasthamkotta Lake – Tamil Nadu. This pair is incorrect. Sasthamkotta Lake is actually located in the Kollam district of Kerala, not in Tamil Nadu.

Therefore, only two pairs are correctly matched, and the correct answer is (b) Only two pairs.

Hokera Wetland: Hokera Wetland is a freshwater wetland located in Jammu and Kashmir. It is an important habitat for migratory birds and supports a rich biodiversity of aquatic flora and fauna.
Renuka Wetland: Renuka Wetland, also known as Renuka Lake, is the largest lake in Himachal Pradesh and is located in the Sirmaur district. It has religious significance and is named after the goddess Renuka. The lake is designated as a Ramsar site due to its biodiversity and socio-economic importance.
Rudrasagar Lake: Rudrasagar Lake, also known as Twijilikma, is located in Melaghar, Tripura. It is a lowland sedimentation reservoir fed by three perennial streams and is abundant in commercially important freshwater fishes. The lake is also a habitat for the IUCN Redlisted Three-striped Roof Turtle.
Sasthamkotta Lake: Sasthamkotta Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala, located in the Kollam district. It is surrounded by hills on three sides and is home to the ancient Sastha Temple, a pilgrimage center. The lake meets the drinking water needs of the local population and provides fishing resources.