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A lake found in the Kashmir valley is __________.

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Wular lake
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Naini Tal
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Loktak lake
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Chilka lake
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Solution

The correct option is A Wular lake
  • Wular Lake (also spelt Wullar), One of the largest fresh water 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.
  • Located in Bandipora district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmi. It is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas situated at a height of about 4,350 m (14,270 .
  • One of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia and the largest in India, is located in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • -Located in Bandipora district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • -Max. length - 16 km
  • -Max. width - 9.6 km
  • -Surface area - 12 to 100 sq mi (30 to 260 km sq)
  • -Max. depth - 14 metres
  • -Surface elevation - 1,580 m
  • -Activities - Boating, water sports and water ski.

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