Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is the largest freshwater lake in India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Wular lake.
Key Points
- Wular Lake is the largest freshwater lake in India and lies in the Kashmir Valley.
- Wular Lake is also one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia.
- It is sited in the Bandipora district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
- The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River.
- The lake's size varies seasonally from 12 to 100 square miles.
- Wular Lake is important to fish habitat, the main species being the common carp, rosy barb, mosquitofish, Nemacheilus species, etc.
Additional Information
- Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lake.
- The largest lake of India (Area wise) is Vembanad Lake in Kerala.
- Sambhar Salt Lake is India's largest inland saline lake.
- The biggest freshwater Lake in India is Wular Lake.
- Manasbal lake is the deepest lake in India.
- Pookode Lake is the smallest lake in India.
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