Waterfalls and Lakes

In which one of the following States/UT, is the Lake Tsomgo located?

[amp_mcq option1=”Ladakh” option2=”Himachal Pradesh” option3=”Sikkim” option4=”Uttarakhand” correct=”option3″]

The correct answer is C. Lake Tsomgo, also known as Tsongmo Lake or Changu Lake, is a glacial lake located in the East Sikkim district of the state of Sikkim, India.

– Lake Tsomgo is a high-altitude lake.
– It is situated about 35 kilometres from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim.
– It is a popular tourist destination in Sikkim, known for its scenic beauty and importance in local folklore.

The lake is frozen during the winter months and is surrounded by snow-covered mountains. In the summer, the lake’s surface reflects the colours of the surrounding hills, which are covered in blooming flowers. It is considered sacred by the local people.

The Panchmuli Lake is situated near

[amp_mcq option1=”Statue of Equality” option2=”Thiruvalluvar Statue” option3=”Dhyan Buddha Statue” option4=”Statue of Unity” correct=”option4″]

Panchmuli Lake is an artificial lake situated near the Statue of Unity in the Kevadia area of Gujarat. It was created as part of the Sardar Sarovar Dam project and is located very close to the iconic statue.

The lake is a part of the landscape development around the Statue of Unity tourist area.

The Statue of Unity is located near Kevadia in the Narmada district of Gujarat and is the world’s tallest statue. Panchmuli Lake is one of the attractions in the integrated tourism development project around the statue.

Which one of the following lakes in India has a large quantity of a substance found in the Moon?

[amp_mcq option1=”Lonar Lake, Maharashtra” option2=”Pangong Lake, Ladakh” option3=”Chilika Lake, Odisha” option4=”Loktak Lake, Manipur” correct=”option1″]

Lonar Lake in Maharashtra is a unique meteorite impact crater lake where scientific studies have found minerals and conditions similar to those found on the Moon.

– Lonar Lake was formed by a meteorite impact approximately 50,000 years ago.
– Due to its formation by impact, minerals like Maskelynite (a form of shocked feldspar created by high pressure and heat, found in impact sites) have been identified, which are also found on the Moon.
– The unique alkaline and saline nature of the lake water also contributes to its unusual ecosystem.

– Pangong Lake is known for its changing colours and is a high-altitude lake.
– Chilika Lake is India’s largest coastal lagoon, known for its biodiversity and migratory birds.
– Loktak Lake in Manipur is famous for its floating islands (phumdis) and Keibul Lamjao National Park.
– While other lakes are geologically or ecologically significant, Lonar’s origin and mineral composition link it to extraterrestrial impacts and materials found on bodies like the Moon.

Which one of the following is the largest fresh water lake in India ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Chilika” option2=”Loktak” option3=”Dal” option4=”Wular” correct=”option4″]

Wular Lake, located in Jammu and Kashmir, is the largest freshwater lake in India. It is a significant wetland and plays a vital role in the hydrography of the region. Chilika is a brackish water lagoon, Loktak is a freshwater lake in Manipur, and Dal Lake is a freshwater lake in Kashmir, all of which are smaller than Wular Lake.

Wular Lake is the largest freshwater lake in India, situated in the Kashmir Valley.

Wular Lake was designated as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention in 1990. Its size fluctuates significantly depending on the season.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

	List-I (Lake)		List-II (Type of Lake)
A.	Bhimtal	1.	Lagoon
B.	Ashtamudi	2.	Landslide
C.	Gohna	3.	Tectonic
D.	Lonar	4.	Crater

[amp_mcq option1=”A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4″ option2=”A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4″ option3=”A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3″ option4=”A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3″ correct=”option1″]

The correct answer is A) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4.

– Bhimtal is a lake in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Many lakes in this region, including Bhimtal, are believed to be formed by tectonic activity (faulting and subsidence). Thus, A-3 (Tectonic).
– Ashtamudi Lake is a large backwater lake in Kerala, forming part of the Ashtamudi Wetland Ramsar site. Backwater lakes are a type of lagoon. Thus, B-1 (Lagoon).
– Gohna Lake in Uttarakhand was formed in 1894 when a massive landslide blocked the Birahi Ganga river, creating a natural dam. Thus, C-2 (Landslide).
– Lonar Lake in Maharashtra is a saline soda lake believed to have been formed by a meteorite impact during the Pleistocene epoch. This makes it a crater lake (specifically, an impact crater lake). Thus, D-4 (Crater).

Lakes are formed by various geological and geomorphological processes, including tectonic activity, volcanic activity (crater lakes), erosion and deposition by glaciers (glacial lakes), rivers (oxbow lakes, floodplain lakes), wind (playas), dissolution of soluble rocks (karst lakes), landslides, and meteorite impacts. Lagoons are typically coastal features separated from the sea by a barrier.

Which of the following lakes is/are situated in Ladakh?

• 1. Tso Kar
• 2. Pangong Tso
• 3. Tsomgo
• 4. Tso Moriri

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 and 3″ option3=”1, 2 and 4″ option4=”2 and 4 only” correct=”option3″]

The correct answer is C) 1, 2 and 4.

– Tso Kar is a salt lake basin located in the Rupshu Plateau in southern Ladakh.
– Pangong Tso is a long, narrow, deep, endorheic (landlocked) lake situated at a height of about 4,225 meters (13,862 ft) in the Himalayas. It extends from India to China (Tibet Autonomous Region). A significant portion lies in Ladakh.
– Tso Moriri, also known as “Mountain Lake”, is a high-altitude lake in the Changthang Plateau in Ladakh. It is India’s largest high-altitude lake entirely within India.
– Tsomgo Lake (also known as Changu Lake) is located in the East Sikkim district of Sikkim, not Ladakh.

All three lakes mentioned (Tso Kar, Pangong Tso, and Tso Moriri) are prominent geographical features of the Ladakh region. Pangong Tso is particularly famous for its changing colours. Tso Moriri is a Ramsar site.

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List I (Lake)
List II (State)
Kaliveli
Khajjiar
Khecheopalri
Vembanad
1. Sikkim
2. Kerala
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Tamil Nadu

[amp_mcq option1=”A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2″ option2=”A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3″ option3=”A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4″ option4=”A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4″ correct=”option1″]

The correct matches are: Kaliveli wetland is located in Tamil Nadu (specifically Villupuram district). Khajjiar Lake is in Himachal Pradesh (Chamba district). Khecheopalri Lake is in Sikkim (West Sikkim district). Vembanad Lake is in Kerala (longest lake in India). Matching these gives A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2, which corresponds to option A.

Specific geographical features like lakes are located within defined political boundaries (states).

Kaliveli is a significant coastal wetland and bird sanctuary. Khajjiar is a popular tourist destination often called ‘Mini Switzerland of India’. Khecheopalri is a sacred lake for Buddhists and Lepchas. Vembanad is a large Ramsar site important for biodiversity and economic activities like fishing and tourism (backwaters).

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List I (Waterfall)
A. Barkana
B. Dudhsagar
C. Duduma
D. Kiliyur
List II (State)
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Odisha
3. Karnataka
4. Goa
Code:

[amp_mcq option1=”A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1″ option2=”A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1″ option3=”A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4″ option4=”A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3″ correct=”option2″]

The correct matching of the Waterfalls with their States is: Barkana – Karnataka, Dudhsagar – Goa, Duduma – Odisha, Kiliyur – Tamil Nadu.

– Barkana Falls is located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. It is formed by the Seeta River.
– Dudhsagar Falls is located on the Mandovi River in Goa, on the border with Karnataka. It is often associated with Goa due to its accessibility and tourism promotion.
– Duduma Falls is located on the border of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, formed by the Machkund River. It is often listed under Odisha.
– Kiliyur Falls is located near Yercaud in the Shevaroy Hills of Tamil Nadu.

Waterfalls are significant geographical features, often tourist attractions, and play a role in local ecosystems. Identifying waterfalls and their locations is part of geographical knowledge about India.