Major Lakes of India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the major lakes of India. It covers various aspects of these lakes, including their location, size, and importance.
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Which is the largest lake in India by area?

  1. Wular Lake

  2. Kolleru Lake

  3. Chilika Lake

  4. Loktak Lake


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chilika Lake is the largest lake in India by area, covering an area of approximately 1,100 square kilometers.

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

  1. Pichola Lake

  2. Fateh Sagar Lake

  3. Udaisagar Lake

  4. Jaipur Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pichola Lake is known as the 'Jewel of Rajasthan' due to its scenic beauty and historical significance.

Which lake is famous for its floating islands?

  1. Loktak Lake

  2. Dal Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Pangong Tso


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Loktak Lake is famous for its floating islands, which are formed by the accumulation of organic matter and vegetation.

Which lake is considered sacred by Hindus and is located in Uttarakhand?

  1. Mansarovar Lake

  2. Nainital Lake

  3. Pangong Tso

  4. Dal Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mansarovar Lake is considered sacred by Hindus and is located in Uttarakhand, near the border with Tibet.

Which lake is known for its red-colored water?

  1. Lonar Lake

  2. Dal Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Pangong Tso


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lonar Lake is known for its red-colored water, which is caused by the presence of various minerals and microorganisms.

Which lake is the largest freshwater lake in India?

  1. Wular Lake

  2. Kolleru Lake

  3. Chilika Lake

  4. Loktak Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which lake is known as the 'Venice of the East'?

  1. Dal Lake

  2. Nainital Lake

  3. Pangong Tso

  4. Kolleru Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dal Lake is known as the 'Venice of the East' due to its scenic beauty and the presence of numerous houseboats.

Which lake is famous for its migratory birds?

  1. Chilika Lake

  2. Dal Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Pangong Tso


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chilika Lake is famous for its migratory birds, which include flamingos, pelicans, and various species of ducks.

Which lake is located in the state of Sikkim and is known for its scenic beauty?

  1. Gurudongmar Lake

  2. Tsomgo Lake

  3. Pangong Tso

  4. Nainital Lake


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tsomgo Lake is located in the state of Sikkim and is known for its scenic beauty and its changing colors.

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

  1. Surya Sarovar

  2. Dal Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Pangong Tso


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya Sarovar is known as the 'Lake of the Sun' and is located in the state of Gujarat.

Which lake is famous for its hot springs?

  1. Tattapani Lake

  2. Dal Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Pangong Tso


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which lake is known as the 'Queen of Lakes'?

  1. Nainital Lake

  2. Dal Lake

  3. Pangong Tso

  4. Kolleru Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nainital Lake is known as the 'Queen of Lakes' due to its scenic beauty and its location in the Kumaon Hills.

Which lake is located in the state of Ladakh and is known for its high altitude?

  1. Pangong Tso

  2. Dal Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Kolleru Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pangong Tso is located in the state of Ladakh and is known for its high altitude and its scenic beauty.

Which lake is famous for its boat races?

  1. Vembanad Lake

  2. Dal Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Pangong Tso


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vembanad Lake is famous for its boat races, which are held during the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race.

Which lake is known as the 'Golden Lake'?

  1. Sursagar Lake

  2. Dal Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Pangong Tso


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sursagar Lake is known as the 'Golden Lake' and is located in the city of Vadodara, Gujarat.

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