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Which among the following is the 'Largest Freshwater Lake' in India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Wular Lake
  2. Chilika Lake
  3. Pulicat Lake
  4. Loktak Lake

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Wular Lake

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) Wular Lake šŸ“š Explanation: Wular Lake, located in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, is the largest freshwater lake in India. It is fed by the Jhelum River and its size varies significantly according to the season. Chilika Lake in Odisha is the largest brackish water (saline) lagoon in India. Loktak Lake in Manipur is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, famous for its floating 'Phumdis'.