Which Indian rivers and lakes term is correctly associated with classification or identity “a large freshwater lake of the Kashmir Valley”, and also with “it is located in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir”?
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Correct Answer: Option A — Wular Lake. Wular Lake is correctly identified as a large freshwater lake of the Kashmir Valley. Wular Lake is also associated with it is located in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. Another identifying fact about Wular Lake is that the Jhelum River flows through it. A further exam-relevant fact about Wular Lake is that it is associated with a tectonic basin and flood moderation. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is a brackish-water coastal lagoon. Chilika Lake is also associated with it lies along the Odisha coast beside the Bay of Bengal. Option C — Loktak Lake: Loktak Lake is a freshwater lake famous for floating phumdis. Loktak Lake is also associated with it is located in Manipur. Option D — Ganga: Ganga is a major Himalayan river system of northern India. Ganga is also associated with its headstream Bhagirathi rises near Gaumukh at the Gangotri Glacier. Exam Takeaway: Connect Wular Lake with “a large freshwater lake of the Kashmir Valley” and “it is located in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir” for revision.
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Major rivers of India: Ganga (2525 km, longest in India), Godavari (1465 km, longest peninsular river), Krishna (1400 km), Yamuna (1376 km), Narmada (1312 km), Indus (1114 km in India). Rivers are classified as Himalayan rivers (perennial, fed by glaciers) and Peninsular rivers (mostly seasonal). The Ganga basin is the largest river basin in India.
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