Measures To Protect Wetlands

Wetlands International is a global organisation that works to sustain and restore wetlands and their resources for people and biodiversity. **Statement 1 is incorrect:** It is an independent, not-for-profit, global organisation, supported by government and NGO membership from around the world. **Statement 2 is correct:** Wetlands International is dedicated to maintaining and restoring wetlands for their environmental values as well as for the services they provide to people. It works at the field level to develop and mobilise knowledge and use this practical experience to advocate for better policies.

**Pair 1 is correct:** The Harike Wetland is formed at the confluence of the Beas and Sutlej rivers in Punjab, India. **Pair 2 is incorrect:** Keoladeo Ghana National Park, also known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is not located at the confluence of these rivers. It's a man-made wetland in Rajasthan, located on the confluence of River Gambhir and River Banganga. **Pair 3 is incorrect:** Kolleru Lake is a freshwater lake in Andhra Pradesh and is not located where the Musi and Krishna rivers meet. It lies between the Krishna and Godavari deltas.  Thus, only pair one is correctly matched.

The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites on the List of Wetlands of International Importance where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur as a result of technological developments, pollution, or other human interference. It is maintained as part of the Ramsar List.

**Hokera Wetland - Punjab: Incorrect.** The Hokera Wetland is located in Jammu and Kashmir, not Punjab. It is a significant wetland in the region. **Renuka Wetland - Himachal Pradesh: Correct.** The Renuka Wetland is located in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It is a famous wetland in the region, particularly known for the Renuka Lake. **Rudrasagar Lake - Tripura: Correct.** The Rudrasagar Lake is located in Tripura. It is a large lake and a significant water body in the state. **Sasthamkotta Lake - Tamil Nadu: Incorrect.** The Sasthamkotta Lake is located in Kerala, not Tamil Nadu. It is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala.