Lakes of India

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

  1. Wular Lake

  2. Kolleru Lake

  3. Chilika Lake

  4. Vembanad 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 is the deepest lake in India?

  1. Pangong Tso

  2. Dal Lake

  3. Loktak Lake

  4. Govind Sagar Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pangong Tso is the deepest lake in India, with a maximum depth of approximately 70 meters.

Which lake is known as the 'Floating Lake' of India?

  1. Loktak Lake

  2. Dal Lake

  3. Nainital Lake

  4. Umiam Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Loktak Lake is known as the 'Floating Lake' of India due to the presence of numerous floating islands called 'phumdis' on its surface.

Which lake is famous for its migratory birds?

  1. Bharatpur Lake

  2. Sambhar Lake

  3. Pulicat Lake

  4. Renuka Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatpur Lake, also known as Keoladeo National Park, is famous for its migratory birds. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to over 370 species of birds.

Which lake is associated with the legend of King Arthur?

  1. Udaisagar Lake

  2. Mansarovar Lake

  3. Dal Lake

  4. Lonar Lake


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mansarovar Lake is associated with the legend of King Arthur. It is believed that King Arthur's sword, Excalibur, was forged in the waters of this lake.

Which lake is known for its unique floating gardens?

  1. Dal Lake

  2. Wular Lake

  3. Vembanad Lake

  4. Nainital Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dal Lake is known for its unique floating gardens, which are made of layers of vegetation and soil.

Which lake is a crater lake formed by a meteorite impact?

  1. Lonar Lake

  2. Sambhar Lake

  3. Pulicat Lake

  4. Renuka Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lonar Lake is a crater lake formed by a meteorite impact. It is located in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra.

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

  1. Udaisagar Lake

  2. Pichola Lake

  3. Fateh Sagar Lake

  4. Jaipur Lake


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pichola Lake is known as the 'Jewel of Rajasthan'. It is located in the city of Udaipur and is surrounded by beautiful palaces and temples.

Which lake is the largest freshwater lake in India?

  1. Wular Lake

  2. Kolleru Lake

  3. Chilika Lake

  4. Vembanad Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which lake is known for its medicinal properties?

  1. Pulivendula Lake

  2. Sambhar Lake

  3. Pulicat Lake

  4. Renuka Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pulivendula Lake is known for its medicinal properties. It is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh and is believed to have healing powers.

Which lake is associated with the legend of Lord Krishna?

  1. Govardhan Lake

  2. Mansarovar Lake

  3. Dal Lake

  4. Lonar Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Govardhan Lake is associated with the legend of Lord Krishna. It is believed that Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan mountain on his little finger to protect the people of Vrindavan from heavy rain.

Which lake is known as the 'Bird Paradise of India'?

  1. Bharatpur Lake

  2. Sambhar Lake

  3. Pulicat Lake

  4. Renuka Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatpur Lake is known as the 'Bird Paradise of India'. It is home to over 370 species of birds, including migratory birds from Siberia and Central Asia.

Which lake is the largest brackish water lake in India?

  1. Pulicat Lake

  2. Sambhar Lake

  3. Kolleru Lake

  4. Vembanad Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pulicat Lake is the largest brackish water lake in India. It is located in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Which lake is known for its unique ecosystem of floating meadows?

  1. Wular Lake

  2. Kolleru Lake

  3. Chilika Lake

  4. Vembanad Lake


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kolleru Lake is known for its unique ecosystem of floating meadows. These meadows are formed by a dense growth of aquatic plants and are home to a variety of wildlife.

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