Glaciers & Wetlands MCQ of Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh, with its diverse geography and fragile ecosystems, is home to some of India’s most important glaciers and high-altitude wetlands. These natural landmarks play a vital role in sustaining biodiversity and river systems, and they frequently feature in Himachal GK sections of HPPSC, HPSSSB, and other state-level government exams.

In this section, you'll practice MCQs covering key glaciers, Ramsar sites, river sources, and ecological zones across the state.

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Which bird species are commonly found in Renuka Wetland?

A. Pheasants, Partridges, Jungle Fowl

B. Eagles, Vultures, Pelicans

C. Flamingos, Storks, Herons

D. Ducks, Swans, Geese

62

Which of the following is a major geological feature of Renuka Wetland?

A. Limestone and Dolomite formations

B. Volcanic rocks

C. Granite boulders

D. Coral reefs

63

How many hectares does the Renuka Wetland cover?

A. 200 ha

B. 402.80 ha

C. 500 ha

D. 1000 ha

64

What type of soil is found in the Renuka Wetland region?

A. Clay soil

B. Silty loam

C. Calcareous shale and carbonate rock

D. Peat soil

65

Renuka Wetland is a part of which district in Himachal Pradesh?

A. Chamba

B. Mandi

C. Sirmaur

D. Kullu

66

What is the annual average precipitation at Renuka Wetland?

A. 50-100 cm

B. 150-199.9 cm

C. 200-300 cm

D. 500-600 cm

67

Which animal species is commonly found in Renuka Wetland?

A. Elephant

B. Leopard

C. Black Bear

D. Cheetah

68

Which of the following is a major resident bird group of Renuka Wetland?

A. Parrots, Jungle Fowl, Pheasants

B. Flamingos, Herons, Storks

C. Swans, Ducks, Geese

D. Vultures, Eagles, Hawks

69

What is the mythological significance of Renuka Wetland?

A. It is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Shiva

B. It is associated with the death of Renuka, the mother of Parsu Ram

C. It was the site of the battle of Kurukshetra

D. It was the home of Rishi Vashishta

70

Which of the following is the primary source of water for Renuka Wetland?

A. Underground springs and seasonal streams

B. Monsoon rains

C. Glacial melt

D. Rivers from surrounding valleys

71

Which of these species are NOT found in Renuka Wetland?

A. Procupine

B. Wild Chukar

C. Elephant

D. Monkey

72

Which of the following districts is not part of the Pong Wetland catchment area?

A. Kangra

B. Mandi

C. Kullu

D. Chamba

73

Pong Wetland was designated as a Ramsar site in which year?

A. 1994

B. 2001

C. 2002

D. 2005

74

The Pong Dam Reservoir is mainly fed by which mountain range?

A. Pir Panjal

B. Dhauladhar

C. Zanskar

D. Shivalik

75

Renuka Wetland is shaped like which of the following?

A. A sleeping woman

B. A crescent moon

C. A lotus flower

D. A tortoise

76

In which district is the Renuka Wetland located?

A. Solan

B. Sirmaur

C. Kangra

D. Bilaspur

77

Which event is celebrated annually at Renuka Lake to commemorate its cultural significance?

A. Pong Bird Festival

B. Snow Leopard Festival

C. Renuka Fair

D. Sutlej Mela

78

What is celebrated annually on February 2 at the Rewalsar Wetland?

A. International Wetland Day

B. World Wetland Day

C. International Ramsar Day

D. World Environment Day

79

Which district is home to Rewalsar Wetland in Himachal Pradesh?

A. Kullu

B. Mandi

C. Kangra

D. Shimla

80

What benefits do wetlands provide to local communities and the environment?

A. They provide food and buffer extreme events

B. They increase agricultural productivity

C. They generate electricity

D. They support industrial growth

81

What is the main significance of Rewalsar Wetland to the local community?

A. It supports Solar lighting

B. It supports agriculture

C. It serves as a source of livelihood and has tourism value

D. It provides industrial development

82

Which two wetlands in Himachal Pradesh have been declared Wetlands of National Importance?

A. Pong & Chandertal

B. Renuka & Renuka Tal

C. Rewalsar & Khajjiar

D. Chandra Tal & Pin Valley

83

Rewalsar Wetland is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?

A. Chamba

B. Kullu

C. Mandi

D. Kangra

84

Khajjiar Wetland is located in which famous tourist district of Himachal Pradesh?

A. Solan

B. Chamba

C. Lahaul-Spiti

D. Una

85

Which ministry declares Wetlands of National Importance in India?

A. Ministry of Tourism

B. Ministry of Earth Sciences

C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

D. Ministry of Agriculture

86

Which of the following is NOT true about Wetlands of National Importance?

A. They are protected for ecological balance

B. They support tourism and livelihood

C. They are all part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

D. They are declared by MoEFCC

87

Rewalsar is celebrated for which global environmental event?

A. Earth Day

B. World Wetland Day

C. Biodiversity Day

D. Wildlife Day

88

Khajjiar Wetland is known for its unique landscape combining a wetland with what?

A. A river delta

B. A desert ecosystem

C. A meadow and forest

D. A glacier lake

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Glaciers and Wetland GK Practice MCQ Question and Answer

61 Which bird species are commonly found in Renuka Wetland?

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62 Which of the following is a major geological feature of Renuka Wetland?

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63 How many hectares does the Renuka Wetland cover?

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64 What type of soil is found in the Renuka Wetland region?

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65 Renuka Wetland is a part of which district in Himachal Pradesh?

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66 What is the annual average precipitation at Renuka Wetland?

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67 Which animal species is commonly found in Renuka Wetland?

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68 Which of the following is a major resident bird group of Renuka Wetland?

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69 What is the mythological significance of Renuka Wetland?

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70 Which of the following is the primary source of water for Renuka Wetland?

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71 Which of these species are NOT found in Renuka Wetland?

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72 Which of the following districts is *not* part of the Pong Wetland catchment area?

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73 Pong Wetland was designated as a Ramsar site in which year?

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74 The Pong Dam Reservoir is mainly fed by which mountain range?

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75 Renuka Wetland is shaped like which of the following?

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76 In which district is the Renuka Wetland located?

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77 Which event is celebrated annually at Renuka Lake to commemorate its cultural significance?

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78 What is celebrated annually on February 2 at the Rewalsar Wetland?

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79 Which district is home to Rewalsar Wetland in Himachal Pradesh?

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80 What benefits do wetlands provide to local communities and the environment?

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81 What is the main significance of Rewalsar Wetland to the local community?

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82 Which two wetlands in Himachal Pradesh have been declared Wetlands of National Importance?

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83 Rewalsar Wetland is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?

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84 Khajjiar Wetland is located in which famous tourist district of Himachal Pradesh?

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85 Which ministry declares Wetlands of National Importance in India?

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86 Which of the following is **NOT** true about Wetlands of National Importance?

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87 Rewalsar is celebrated for which global environmental event?

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88 Khajjiar Wetland is known for its unique landscape combining a wetland with what?

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61

Which bird species are commonly found in Renuka Wetland?

62

Which of the following is a major geological feature of Renuka Wetland?

63

How many hectares does the Renuka Wetland cover?

64

What type of soil is found in the Renuka Wetland region?

65

Renuka Wetland is a part of which district in Himachal Pradesh?

66

What is the annual average precipitation at Renuka Wetland?

67

Which animal species is commonly found in Renuka Wetland?

68

Which of the following is a major resident bird group of Renuka Wetland?

69

What is the mythological significance of Renuka Wetland?

70

Which of the following is the primary source of water for Renuka Wetland?

71

Which of these species are NOT found in Renuka Wetland?

72

Which of the following districts is not part of the Pong Wetland catchment area?

73

Pong Wetland was designated as a Ramsar site in which year?

74

The Pong Dam Reservoir is mainly fed by which mountain range?

75

Renuka Wetland is shaped like which of the following?

76

In which district is the Renuka Wetland located?

77

Which event is celebrated annually at Renuka Lake to commemorate its cultural significance?

78

What is celebrated annually on February 2 at the Rewalsar Wetland?

79

Which district is home to Rewalsar Wetland in Himachal Pradesh?

80

What benefits do wetlands provide to local communities and the environment?

81

What is the main significance of Rewalsar Wetland to the local community?

82

Which two wetlands in Himachal Pradesh have been declared Wetlands of National Importance?

83

Rewalsar Wetland is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?

84

Khajjiar Wetland is located in which famous tourist district of Himachal Pradesh?

85

Which ministry declares Wetlands of National Importance in India?

86

Which of the following is NOT true about Wetlands of National Importance?

87

Rewalsar is celebrated for which global environmental event?

88

Khajjiar Wetland is known for its unique landscape combining a wetland with what?