Why in the news?
The Kerala government acted against houseboat pollution in Vembanad Lake following directions from the Kerala High Court.
About Vembanad Lake
- Largest lake in Kerala and longest lake in India
- Largest tropical wetland ecosystem on India’s southwest coast
- Also called Vembanad Kayal, Punnamada Lake, Kochi Lake
- Spread across Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam districts
Source Rivers
Fed by:
- Pampa
- Meenachil
- Achankovil
- Manimala
Ecological Importance
- Ramsar Site since 2002
- Supports fisheries, biodiversity, flood control, and groundwater recharge
- Part of National Wetlands Conservation Programme
Agriculture
- Famous for below sea-level farming in the Kuttanad region
Tourism and Culture
- Major part of Kerala backwaters tourism
- Known for houseboats and inland water transport
- Hosts Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race in August
[2022] Consider the following pairs : Wetland/Lake Location
1. Hokera Wetland: Punjab
2. Renuka Wetland: Himachal Pradesh
3. Rudrasagar Lake: Tripura
4. Sasthamkotta Lake: Tamil Nadu
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
[A] Only one pair
[B] Only two pairs
[C] Only three pairs
[D] All four pairs
