Q. Consider the following pairs:
Lakes in News State (Located)
1.Gurudongmar Lake — Sikkim
2.Chandratal Lake — Himachal Pradesh
3.Ashtamudi Lake — Andhra Pradesh
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Gurudongmar Lake – Sikkim is Correct. It is a high-altitude glacial lake located in the Mangan district of Sikkim, near the India–China border.
- Chandratal Lake – Himachal Pradesh is Correct. It is a crescent-shaped lake situated in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, in the upper Chandra Valley.
- Ashtamudi Lake – Andhra Pradesh is Incorrect. Ashtamudi Lake is located in Kerala, mainly in the Kollam district, and is known for its unique eight-armed (Ashta-mudi) shape and backwater ecosystem.
Source- EM
