Q. Consider the following statements about Dal Lake:
1.It is situated in Srinagar at the foothills of the Zabarwan Mountain range.
2.It is a freshwater lake.
3.It receives its inflows primarily from the Jhelum River.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Dal Lake lies in Srinagar, with the Zabarwan Mountains forming its backdrop.
- Statement 2 is correct: It is a freshwater urban lake, often called the “Jewel of Srinagar.”
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Dal Lake does not receive inflows from the Jhelum River. Instead, it is mainly fed by Telbal Nallah (from Dachigam) and natural springs. Its outflow drains into a tributary of the Jhelum via Tsoont Kol channel.
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