Which Indian rivers and lakes term is correctly associated with important geographical fact “it is associated with a tectonic basin and flood moderation”, and also with “a large freshwater lake of the Kashmir Valley”?

Correct Answer: Option D — Wular Lake. Wular Lake is correctly identified as it is associated with a tectonic basin and flood moderation. Wular Lake is also associated with a large freshwater lake of the Kashmir Valley. 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 A — Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is Nalabana Island within it is known as a bird sanctuary. Chilika Lake is also associated with a brackish-water coastal lagoon. Option B — Loktak Lake: Loktak Lake is it belongs to the Manipur River basin. Loktak Lake is also associated with a freshwater lake famous for floating phumdis. Option C — Ganga: Ganga is it reaches the Bay of Bengal through the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta. Ganga is also associated with a major Himalayan river system of northern India. Exam Takeaway: Connect Wular Lake with “it is associated with a tectonic basin and flood moderation” and “a large freshwater lake of the Kashmir Valley” for revision.