Lakes of Northern India

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Which is the largest lake in Northern India?

  1. Dal Lake

  2. Wular Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Govind Sagar Lake


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Wular Lake is the largest freshwater lake in India and is located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Which lake is known as the 'Jewel of Kashmir'?

  1. Dal Lake

  2. Wular Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Govind Sagar Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dal Lake is known as the 'Jewel of Kashmir' due to its scenic beauty and is a popular tourist destination.

Which lake is located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand?

  1. Dal Lake

  2. Wular Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Govind Sagar Lake


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nainital Lake is located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and is a popular hill station.

Which lake is formed by the Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej River?

  1. Dal Lake

  2. Wular Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Govind Sagar Lake


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Govind Sagar Lake is formed by the Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej River and is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

Which lake is known for its floating islands?

  1. Dal Lake

  2. Wular Lake

  3. Loktak Lake

  4. Govind Sagar Lake


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Loktak Lake is known for its floating islands, which are made up of vegetation and soil.

Which lake is located in the state of Rajasthan?

  1. Dal Lake

  2. Wular Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Pushkar Lake


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pushkar Lake is located in the state of Rajasthan and is a sacred lake for Hindus.

Which lake is known as the 'Lake of Cranes'?

  1. Dal Lake

  2. Wular Lake

  3. Keoladeo National Park

  4. Govind Sagar Lake


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Keoladeo National Park is also known as the 'Lake of Cranes' and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which lake is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Dal Lake

  2. Wular Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh and is formed by the Tehri Dam on the Bhagirathi River.

Which lake is known for its migratory birds?

  1. Dal Lake

  2. Wular Lake

  3. Chilika Lake

  4. Govind Sagar Lake


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chilika Lake is known for its migratory birds and is the largest brackish water lagoon in India.

Which lake is located in the state of Bihar?

  1. Dal Lake

  2. Wular Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Kanwar Lake


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kanwar Lake is located in the state of Bihar and is a popular tourist destination.

Which lake is known for its hot springs?

  1. Dal Lake

  2. Wular Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Tattapani Lake


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tattapani Lake is known for its hot springs and is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

Which lake is located in the state of Punjab?

  1. Dal Lake

  2. Wular Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Harike Lake


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Harike Lake is located in the state of Punjab and is a wetland of international importance.

Which lake is known for its boat races?

  1. Dal Lake

  2. Wular Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Vembanad Lake


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vembanad Lake is known for its boat races and is located in the state of Kerala.

Which lake is located in the state of Haryana?

  1. Dal Lake

  2. Wular Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Karnal Lake


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karnal Lake is located in the state of Haryana and is a popular tourist destination.

Which lake is known for its lotus flowers?

  1. Dal Lake

  2. Wular Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Surajkund Lake


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surajkund Lake is known for its lotus flowers and is located in the state of Haryana.

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