Consider the following statements:
- Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake.
- Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake
- Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 1 — Only one
This question tests knowledge of Indian rivers and their associated lakes. Out of the three statements given, only the statement about Jhelum River and Wular Lake is correct, while the other two contain factual inaccuracies regarding the formation and feeding mechanisms of the respective lakes.
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: The Jhelum River, originating from Verinag Spring in Kashmir Valley, does pass through Wular Lake (one of Asia's largest freshwater lakes) before continuing towards Baramulla.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: Kolleru Lake is located between Krishna and Godavari deltas but is NOT directly fed by the Krishna River; it receives water from seasonal streams like Budameru and Tammileru, which are independent tributaries.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: Kanwar Lake (Kabartal) in Bihar is an oxbow lake formed by the meandering of the Burhi Gandak River, not the main Gandak River—these are two separate river systems.
📝 Short Notes: Important Indian Lakes and Associated Rivers
| Lake | State/Location | Associated River/Formation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wular Lake | Jammu & Kashmir | Jhelum River passes through it | Freshwater lake (tectonic origin) |
| Kolleru Lake | Andhra Pradesh | Between Krishna-Godavari deltas; fed by Budameru, Tammileru streams | Freshwater lake |
| Kanwar Lake (Kabartal) | Bihar (Begusarai) | Oxbow lake of Burhi Gandak River | Oxbow lake (Ramsar Site) |
| Sambhar Lake | Rajasthan | Ephemeral river systems | Saline lake (largest in India) |
| Chilika Lake | Odisha | Lagoon connected to Bay of Bengal | Brackish water lagoon |
| Loktak Lake | Manipur | Manipur River; known for Phumdis (floating islands) | Freshwater lake |
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