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