Question

Match List I with List II based on Wetlands and states in which they belong.
List I (Wetlands): A. Chilika lake, B. Harike wetland, C. Sambhar lake, D. Sundarban wetland
List II (States): I. Assam, II. Punjab, III. West Bengal, IV. Odisha, V. Rajasthan

• A. A‐V, B‐III, C‐IV, D‐II
• B. A‐IV, B‐II, C‐I, D‐III
• C. A‐IV, B‐II, C‐V, D‐III
• D. A‐I, B‐IV, C‐V, D‐III

Hint:

Chilika was the first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. Sambhar is unique for its saline ecology. Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage site as well.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
The question asks to match major Indian wetlands (all of which are Ramsar sites) with the states where they are located. This tests knowledge of environmental geography and conservation sites in India.
Detailed Explanation:

• Chilika Lake: This is Asia's largest brackish water lagoon. It is located on the east coast of India in the state of Odisha (IV). It is a major site for migratory birds and home to the Irrawaddy dolphin.

• Harike Wetland: This is a man-made, riverine wetland formed by the confluence of the Beas and Sutlej rivers. it is situated in the state of Punjab (II).

• Sambhar Lake: This is India's largest inland salt lake. It is a key source of salt production and is located in the desert state of Rajasthan (V).

• Sundarban Wetland: This is the largest mangrove forest in the world, shared between India and Bangladesh. The Indian portion is in West Bengal (III).

Step 2: Final Answer:
The correct matching is A-IV, B-II, C-V, D-III, which matches option (C).