Question

Which one of the following lakes is a saltwater lake?

• A. Sambhar
• B. Wular
• C. Dal
• D. Gobind Sagar

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Sambhar

Answer: The correct answer is option (a) – Sambhar Lake.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Guru Gobind Sagar lake was formed when Bhakra Nangal dam was built for generating hydroelectric power. It is not a natural lake.
• Chilika lake, and Pulicat lake are two largest brackish water lakes in India. Brackish means having more saline content than freshwater.
• Kolleru lake is the largest freshwater lake in Andhra Pradesh.