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Geography GK · Q162

Indian Rivers, Lakes And Water

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 162

Q162

Wular lake of Kashmir is a ________

A.
Ox- bow lake
B.
Lake formed by blocking of ice
C.
Lake formed by terminal morainic dam
Answer
D.
Lake formed by deposition of silt

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Wular lake of Kashmir is a Lake formed by terminal morainic dam. Wular Lake (also spelt Wullar) is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia. It is sited 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.