Environment & Ecology2014
Consider the following pairs: Wetlands: Confluence of Rivers
- Harike Wetlands: Confluence of Beas and Satluj/ Sutlej
- Keoladeo Ghana National Park: Confluence of Banas
- Kolleru Lake: Confluence of Musi and Krishna
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Explanation
The option "1 only" is correct because it accurately matches Harike Wetlands with the confluence of the Beas and Sutlej Rivers, which is a significant ecological and biodiversity hotspot in Punjab, India. In contrast, the other two pairs—Keoladeo Ghana National Park and Kolleru Lake—do not represent recognized wetland confluences as per established geographical information. Keoladeo, known for its diverse avifauna, does not function as a river confluence, and Kolleru Lake does not lie at the confluence of Musi and Krishna Rivers, indicating that such specific geographical connections are vital in understanding the significance and classification of wetlands.
