Which one of the following is an artificial lake?
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Correct Answer: Option A
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Answer: Option 1 — Kodaikanal Tamil Nadu
Kodaikanal Lake, also known as Kodai Lake, is a man-made lake located in Kodaikanal city in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. It was created in 1863 by Sir Vere Henry Levinge, the then Collector of Madurai, and is a popular tourist attraction. The other three lakes mentioned—Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh), Nainital (Uttarakhand), and Renuka (Himachal Pradesh)—are all natural lakes.
📝 Short Notes: Important Artificial and Natural Lakes of India
| Lake | State | Type | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kodaikanal Lake | Tamil Nadu | Artificial | Created in 1863 by Sir Vere Henry Levinge; star-shaped lake |
| Kolleru Lake | Andhra Pradesh | Natural | Largest freshwater lake in India; important bird sanctuary |
| Nainital Lake | Uttarakhand | Natural | Kidney-shaped; tectonic lake in the Kumaon Himalayas |
| Renuka Lake | Himachal Pradesh | Natural | Largest lake in Himachal Pradesh; oval-shaped |
| Gobind Sagar | Himachal Pradesh | Artificial | Formed by Bhakra Dam on Sutlej River |
| Rana Pratap Sagar | Rajasthan | Artificial | Created by dam on Chambal River |
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