In which of the following states is the Ramsar Wetland Site named Renuka Wetland located?

The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh.

Key Points

• The Ramsar Wetland Site named Renuka Wetland is located in Himachal Pradesh.
• ​Renuka Wetland is 37 kilometres northeast of Nahan, the administrative centre of the district Sirmaur in Himachal Pradesh.
• Renuka is a natural wetland in the Western Himalayas that has survived natural disasters and tectonic upheavals throughout geological history.
• A tiny stream flows into the lake from the lower Himalayan slopes that surround it.
• The lush sub-tropical forests cover these hillsides. Wetlands are rich in biodiversity and have religious significance.
• According to a faunal census, the Renuka area comprises 443 kinds of fauna ranging from protozoa to mammals.

Important Points

• Wetlands are locations where water covers the soil or is present at or near the soil's surface throughout the year or for variable periods of time, including during the growing season.
• The types of plant and animal communities that live in and on the soil are mostly determined by water saturation (hydrology).
• Both aquatic and terrestrial animals can thrive in wetlands.
• The Renuka Fair is held in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It is held in the month of November.
• This Fair is organized to pay homage to Mother Renuka's huge sacrifice.
• The fair commemorates the annual meeting of Parashuram and Renuka.