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In which of the following states is the Wular lake located? (a) Rajasthan (b) Punjab (c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Jammu and Kashmir


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Rajasthan

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Punjab

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Uttar Pradesh

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D

Jammu and Kashmir

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Solution

The correct option is D

Jammu and Kashmir


  • Wular lake is the largest freshwater lake in India. It is situated in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and it was formed due to tectonic activity.
  • Freshwater lakes have glacial origins and most of them are situated in the Himalayan region.
  • Examples of some of the important freshwater lakes in India are Barapani, Loktak, Nainital, Bhimtal and Dal lake.
  • Kolleru lake is the largest freshwater lake in Andhra Pradesh.
  • Sambhar Lake is situated in Rajasthan.
  • Salt is produced from the water of Sambhar lake. This is a seasonal lake, which is located in the inland drainage.
  • Guru Gobind Sagar lake was formed when Bhakra Nangal dam was built for generating hydroelectric power. It is not a natural lake.

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