Q. Which one of the following is an artificial lake?

  • Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)
  • Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh)
  • Nainital (Uttarakhand)
  • Renuka (Himachal Pradesh)

Answer: (a) Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)

Notes:

  • Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu):  it is a manmade/artificial lake located in the Kodaikanal city in Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu.
    • Kodaikanal Lake was created in the year 1863 by Sir Vere Henry Levinge, the former Collector of Madurai.
  • Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh): Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India located in the state of Andhra Pradesh and forms the largest shallow freshwater lake in Asia.The lake is located between Krishna and Godavari Deltas.
  • Nainital (Uttarakhand): It is a natural fresh water lake and is of tectonic origin, located amidst the Nainital city of Uttarakhand.
  • Renuka (Himachal Pradesh): It is the largest natural lake in Himachal Pradesh, this lake is named after the goddess Renuka.