Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake in India by volume? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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Which river is often referred to as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent course changes and catastrophic flooding?
Correct Answer: Option D
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The Kosi River originates in Tibet and flows through Nepal and India. It is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' because it carries a massive amount of silt from the Himalayas and frequently changes its course during the monsoon, causing devastating floods in the plains of Bihar. It is a major left-bank tributary of the Ganga.
The Kosi River originates in Tibet and flows through Nepal and India. It is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' because it carries a massive amount of silt from the Himalayas and frequently changes its course during the monsoon, causing devastating floods in the plains of Bihar. It is a major left-bank tributary of the Ganga.
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What is the primary difference between a reservoir and a natural lake?
Correct Answer: Option B
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A reservoir is an artificial lake created by constructing a dam, while a natural lake is a body of water formed by geological, glacial, or tectonic processes.
A reservoir is an artificial lake created by constructing a dam, while a natural lake is a body of water formed by geological, glacial, or tectonic processes.
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The Pushkar Lake is in:
Correct Answer: Option C
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It is a sacred lake associated with a temple.
It is a sacred lake associated with a temple.
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