Which one of the following is an artificial lake?
- AKodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)Correct
- BKolleru (Andhra Pradesh)
- CNainital (Uttarakhand)
- 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.
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