WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following lakes is formed due to tectonic activity?

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

Answer options

  1. Wular Lake
  2. Bhimtal Lake
  3. Loktak Lake
  4. Barapani

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Wular Lake

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A. Wular Lake šŸ“š Explanation: Wular Lake is unique because it was formed as a result of tectonic activity, which created a depression in the earth's crust. This geological origin distinguishes it from many other Himalayan lakes. The shifting of the Earth's plates allowed the Jhelum River to fill this basin over time. It remains an active study area for geologists interested in the formation of the Kashmir Valley.