UPSC Prelims 2018·GS1·geography·indian geography

Which one of the following is an artificial lake?

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  1. AKodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)Correct
  2. BKolleru (Andhra Pradesh)
  3. CNainital (Uttarakhand)
  4. DRenuka (Himachal Pradesh)

Explanation

Let's analyze each option: A) Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu): Kodaikanal Lake is a prominent artificial (man-made) lake located in the Kodaikanal city of Tamil Nadu. It was created in 1863 by Sir Vere Henry Levinge, a former District Collector of Madurai, by damming the outlet of two streams. B) Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh): Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India, located between the Krishna and Godavari river deltas in Andhra Pradesh. It is a natural shallow freshwater lake. C) Nainital (Uttarakhand): Nainital Lake is a natural freshwater body, crescent-shaped, located in the Kumaon Himalayas of Uttarakhand. It is a tectonic lake, formed by tectonic forces. D) Renuka (Himachal Pradesh): Renuka Lake is the largest natural lake in Himachal Pradesh, located in the Sirmaur district. It is named after the goddess Renuka and is a natural wetland. Therefore, Kodaikanal Lake is the artificial lake among the given options.
geography: Which one of the following is an artificial lake?

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