Consider the following pairs:

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

1. Only one pair
2. Only two pairs
3. Only three pairs
4. All four pairs

Explanation

Pair 1 is incorrect

• Hokera Wetland is located in Jammu & Kashmir, not Punjab. It is a natural perennial wetland contiguous to Jhelum basin. It serves as an important breeding and staging ground for a variety of migratory birds, particularly during the winter months.

Pair 2 is correct

• Renuka Wetland is located in Himachal Pradesh. It is a natural wetland with freshwater springs and inland subterranean karst formations.

Pair 3 is correct

• Rudrasagar Lake is located in Tripura. It is a reservoir fed by three perennial streams discharging to the River Gomti. It is an ideal habitat for Three-Striped Roof Turtle (CR).

Pair 4 is incorrect

• Sasthamkotta Lake is located in Kerala, not Tamil Nadu. It is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala.

• Note: All the wetlands and lakes mentioned, Hokera Wetland, Renuka Wetland, Rudrasagar Lake, and Sasthamkotta Lake are designated as Ramsar sites.

Answer: (b) Only two pairs; Difficulty Level: Medium