0
You visited us 0 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

A famous lake situated in the Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir is ________.
  1. Chilka lake
  2. Naini Tal
  3. Wular lake
  4. Pulicat lake

A
Wular lake
B
Pulicat lake
C
Chilka lake
D
Naini Tal
Solution
Verified by Toppr

Wular Lake (also spelt Wullar), one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia, is in Bandipora district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River.
-Max. length - 16 km
-Max. width - 9.6 km
-Surface area - 12 to 100 sq mi (30 to 260 km sq)
-Max. depth - 14 meters
-Surface elevation - 1,580 m
-Activities - Boating, water sports, and water ski.

Was this answer helpful?
0
Similar Questions
Q1
A famous lake situated in the Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir is ________.
View Solution
Q2
Chilka lake is situated in .............. and famous for .............
View Solution
Q3
A lake found in the Kashmir valley is __________.
View Solution
Q4
Where is the famous 'Dal Lake' situated in India?
View Solution
Q5
Wular lake of Kashmir is a __________.
View Solution