UPSC 2018GeographyModerate

Which one of the following is an artificial lake ?

A
Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)
Correct Answer
B
Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh)
C
Nainital (Uttarakhand)
D
Renuka (Himachal Pradesh)

Explanation

Kodaikanal Lake is an artificial, man-made lake created in 1863 by Sir Vere Henry Levinge by damming three streams to provide recreational facilities. While Kolleru (Option B) is a large freshwater lake, it is a natural formation located in a structural depression between the Krishna and Godavari deltas. This question tests the classification of Indian lakes based on their origin, specifically distinguishing between natural formations and anthropogenic (man-made) water bodies.

Indian GeographyTypes of Lakes (Natural vs. Artificial)Artificial lakeKodaikanalKolleruNainitalRenukaTamil NaduAndhra PradeshUttarakhandHimachal Pradesh

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