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A famous lake situated in the Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir is ________.

A
Pulicat lake
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Chilka lake
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Naini Tal
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Wular lake
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Solution

The correct option is C Wular lake
Wular Lake (also spelt Wullar), one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia, is in Bandipora district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River.
-Max. length - 16 km
-Max. width - 9.6 km
-Surface area - 12 to 100 sq mi (30 to 260 km sq)
-Max. depth - 14 meters
-Surface elevation - 1,580 m
-Activities - Boating, water sports, and water ski.

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