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″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2020
– 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.
– 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.