Lakes of Southern India

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Which is the largest lake in Southern India?

  1. Pulicat Lake

  2. Vembanad Lake

  3. Kolleru Lake

  4. Chilika Lake


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vembanad Lake is the largest lake in Southern India, located in the state of Kerala.

Which lake is known as the 'Jewel of Andhra Pradesh'?

  1. Pulicat Lake

  2. Kolleru Lake

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar

  4. Srisailam Reservoir


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kolleru Lake is known as the 'Jewel of Andhra Pradesh' due to its scenic beauty and ecological importance.

Which lake is located in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Ooty Lake

  2. Kodaikanal Lake

  3. Yercaud Lake

  4. Pykara Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ooty Lake is located in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu and is a popular tourist destination.

Which lake is formed by the confluence of the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers?

  1. Nagarjuna Sagar

  2. Srisailam Reservoir

  3. Tungabhadra Dam

  4. Hirakud Dam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nagarjuna Sagar is formed by the confluence of the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers and is the largest man-made lake in India.

Which lake is located in the state of Karnataka and is known for its bird sanctuary?

  1. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

  2. Kabini Reservoir

  3. Shivanasamudra Falls

  4. Jog Falls


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is located in the state of Karnataka and is known for its rich birdlife, including pelicans, cormorants, and egrets.

Which lake is located in the state of Kerala and is known for its backwaters?

  1. Vembanad Lake

  2. Ashtamudi Lake

  3. Periyar Lake

  4. Neyyar Dam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vembanad Lake is located in the state of Kerala and is known for its backwaters, which are a popular tourist destination.

Which lake is located in the state of Tamil Nadu and is known for its temple?

  1. Madurai Meenakshi Temple

  2. Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar Temple

  3. Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple

  4. Chidambaram Nataraja Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madurai Meenakshi Temple is located in the state of Tamil Nadu and is known for its stunning architecture and intricate carvings.

Which lake is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh and is known for its migratory birds?

  1. Kolleru Lake

  2. Pulicat Lake

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar

  4. Srisailam Reservoir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kolleru Lake is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh and is known for its migratory birds, including flamingos, pelicans, and ibises.

Which lake is located in the state of Karnataka and is known for its waterfalls?

  1. Shivanasamudra Falls

  2. Jog Falls

  3. Hogenakkal Falls

  4. Mekedatu Falls


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivanasamudra Falls is located in the state of Karnataka and is known for its waterfalls, which are a popular tourist destination.

Which lake is located in the state of Kerala and is known for its houseboats?

  1. Vembanad Lake

  2. Ashtamudi Lake

  3. Periyar Lake

  4. Neyyar Dam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vembanad Lake is located in the state of Kerala and is known for its houseboats, which offer a unique way to explore the backwaters.

Which lake is located in the state of Tamil Nadu and is known for its boat races?

  1. Pulicat Lake

  2. Ooty Lake

  3. Kodaikanal Lake

  4. Yercaud Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pulicat Lake is located in the state of Tamil Nadu and is known for its boat races, which are held during the annual Pulicat Lake Boat Race Festival.

Which lake is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh and is known for its fishing industry?

  1. Kolleru Lake

  2. Pulicat Lake

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar

  4. Srisailam Reservoir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kolleru Lake is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh and is known for its fishing industry, which provides livelihood to many local communities.

Which lake is located in the state of Karnataka and is known for its irrigation projects?

  1. Tungabhadra Dam

  2. Hirakud Dam

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar

  4. Srisailam Reservoir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tungabhadra Dam is located in the state of Karnataka and is known for its irrigation projects, which provide water for agriculture in the region.

Which lake is located in the state of Kerala and is known for its biodiversity?

  1. Vembanad Lake

  2. Ashtamudi Lake

  3. Periyar Lake

  4. Neyyar Dam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Periyar Lake is located in the state of Kerala and is known for its biodiversity, including a variety of fish, amphibians, reptiles, and birds.

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