Which of the following is the deepest oceanic trench?

A. Mindanao Trench
B. Tonga Trench
C. Japanese Trench
D. Mariana Trench
The correct option is D.
 Consider the following trenches:

1. Challenger

2. Kuril

3. Sunda

4. Tonga

Which of the above are found in the Pacific Ocean?

A 1 and 2 only

B 2 and 3 only

C 1,2 and 4 only

D 1,2,3 and 4
The correct option is C 1,2 and 4 only
Which of the following Trenches is/are not located in the Pacific Ocean?

(a) Tonga Trench

(b) Mariana Trench

(c) Java Trench

(d) South Sandwich Trench

(e) Kurile - Kamchatka Trench

A.Only (c)

B. (b) and (c)

C. (c) and (d)

D. (d) and (e)

The correct option is C .
 Consider the following trenches:

1.Puerto-Rico Trench
2.South Sandwich Trench
3.Kermadec Trench
4.Tonga Trench

Which of these trenches is/are in the AtlanticOcean?

1 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 2, 3 and 4 only
The correct option is B. .
Q2. Which city is known as the "Steel City of India"?

a) Jamshedpur

b) Bhilai

c) Rourkela

d) Durgapur
 Correct Answer: a) Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur is known as the "Steel City of India" due to the presence of the Tata Iron and Steel
Company (TISCO).
Which of the following is a major iron and steel plant in South India?

a) Visakhapatnam Steel Plant

b) Bhilai Steel Plant

c) Rourkela Steel Plant

d) Durgapur Steel Plant

 Correct Answer: a) Visakhapatnam Steel Plant
Explanation: Visakhapatnam Steel Plant is a major iron and steel plant in South India.
Which of the following is the first iron and steel industry in India?

a) Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO)

b) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

c) Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)

d) Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL)

 Correct Answer: a) Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO)
Explanation: Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) was established in 1907 and is
the first iron and steel industry in India.
 MAJOR DAMS IN INDIA
Height: 260.5 metersLength: 575
Tehri
metersRiver: Bhagirathi RiverLocation:
Highest Dam in India Dam(Uttar
UttarakhandYear of completion:2006 (1st
akhand)
phase)

Total Length: 25.79 km (16.03 mi)Length

Hirakud
of Main Dam:4.8 km (3.0 mi)River:
Longest Dam in India Dam
MahanadiLocation: OdishaYear of
(Odisha)
completion:1953

Kallanai
River: KaveriLocation: Tamil NaduYear of
Oldest Dam in India Dam(Tamil
completion: 100 BC –100 AD
Nadu)
 MAJOR DAMS IN INDIA
Dam River State

Tehri Dam Tedha Bhagirathi

Lakhwar Dam Lakh bar Yamuna

Uttrakhand
Ramganga Dam Ramganga

Koteshwar Dam Bhagirathi

Idukki Arch Dam Periyar

Mullaperiyar Periyar

Kakki Dam Kakki Kerala

Banasura Sagar Dam Kabini

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam Krishna

Telangana

Srisailam Dam Krishna

Almatti Dam Krishna

Krishnarajasagar Dam Kaveri

Karnataka

Tungabhadara Dam (Pampa

Krishna
Sagar)
Kallanai Dam Cauvery

Tamil Nadu
Mettur Dam Cauvery
Kal nai meet ho gaii
Vaigai Dam Vaigai

Nathpa Dam Satluj

Himachal Pradesh
Pong Dam Beas
Koyna Dam Koyna

Maharashtra
Jayakwadi Dam Godavari Koi na koi Kabadi Mahan ban
gya

Sardar Sarovar Gujarat Dam Narmada

Gujarat

Kakrapar & Ukai Dam Tapti

Hirakud Dam Mahanadi
Odisha
Indravati Dam Indravati

Rihand Dam Rihand Uttar Pradesh

Indira Sagar Dam Narmada

Omkareshwar Dam Narmada Madhya Pradesh

MP Indira Om ko lekar
Gandhi Sagar Dam Chambal Gandhi ghat gae
Ranjit Sagar Dam Ravi
Punjab

Bhakra Dam Satluj

Harike Barrage Confluence of the Beas and Sutlej

Baglihar Dam Chenab

Jammu & Kasmir
Salal Dam Chenab
Rani Lakshmi Bai Dam/Rajghat
Betwa
Dam
Uttar Pradesh

Matatila Dam Betwa

Subansiri Dam Subansiri

Dibang Dam Dibang

Arunachal Pradesh

Bichom and Tenga (Kameng

Kameng Dam
tributaries)
Tipaimukh dam Barak
Manipur

Rana Pratap Sagar Dam Chambal

Rajasthan

Bisalpur Dam Banas

 TIGER RESERVES IN INDIA
The 4 newest tiger reserves in India are:
1. Dholpur – Karauli Tiger Reserve (Rajasthan, announced September 28th, 2023)
2. Veerangana Durgavati (Madhya Pradesh, announced September 20th, 2023)
3. Ranipur (Uttar Pradesh, announced October 19th, 2022)
4. Ramgarh Vishdhari (Rajasthan, announced May 16th, 2022)
S.No. Name of Tiger Reserve State

Nagarjunsagar Srisailam Tiger

1 Andhra Pradesh
Reserve

2 Kamlang Tiger Reserve Arunachal Pradesh

3 Pakke Tiger Reserve Arunachal Pradesh

4 Namdapha Tiger Reserve Arunachal Pradesh

5 Kaziranga Tiger Reserve Assam

6 Nameri Tiger Reserve Assam

7 Manas Tiger Reserve Assam

8 Orang Tiger Reserve Assam

Andhra Pradesh

Arun Kam aur Nam ke

Pakke hai
9 Valmiki Tiger Reserve Bihar

10 Achanakmar Tiger Reserve Chhattisgarh

11 Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve Chhattisgarh

12 Indravati Tiger Reserve Chhattisgarh

13 Palamau Tiger Reserve Jharkhand

Sita Indra
Pala Sena
14 Biligiri Ranganatha Temple Tiger Reserve Karnataka

15 Dandeli-Anshi (Kali) Tiger Reserve Karnataka

16 Nagarahole Tiger Reserve Karnataka

17 Bhadra Tiger Reserve Karnataka

18 Bandipur Tiger Reserve Karnataka

19 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve Kerala

20 Periyar Tiger Reserve Kerala

21 Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve Madhya Pradesh

22 Satpura Tiger Reserve Madhya Pradesh

23 Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve Madhya Pradesh

24 Panna Tiger Reserve Madhya Pradesh

25 Pench Tiger Reserve Madhya Pradesh

26 Kanha Tiger Reserve Madhya Pradesh

27 Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve Madhya Pradesh

 Durga
Rangana Panna
Sanjay Kanha
28 Nawegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve Maharashtra

29 Sahyadri Tiger Reserve Maharashtra

30 Pench Tiger Reserve Maharashtra

31 Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve Maharashtra

32 Melghat Tiger Reserve Maharashtra

33 Bor Tiger Reserve Maharashtra

Bore hone pe Andheri me Milte hai Yar se
34 Dampa Tiger Reserve Mizoram

35 Satkosia Tiger Reserve Odisha

36 Similipal Tiger Reserve Odisha

37 Mukandra Hills Tiger Reserve Rajasthan

38 Sariska Tiger Reserve Rajasthan

39 Ranthambore Tiger Reserve Rajasthan

40 Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve Rajasthan

41 Dholpur – Karauli Tiger Reserve Rajasthan

42 Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve Tamil Nadu

43 Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve Tamil Nadu

44 Anamalai Tiger Reserve Tamil Nadu

45 Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Tamil Nadu

46 Kalakad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve Tamil Nadu

 &

Kalakand Malai
47 Amrabad Tiger Reserve Telangana

48 Kawal Tiger Reserve Telangana

49 Ranipur Tiger Reserve Uttar Pradesh

50 Dudhwa Tiger Reserve Uttar Pradesh

51 Pilibhit Tiger Reserve Uttar Pradesh

 & =

Kawa Gana Aram

Kawal Telangana Amrabad
52 Corbett Tiger Reserve Uttarakhand

53 Rajaji Tiger Reserve Uttarakhand

54 Buxa Tiger Reserve West Bengal

55 Sunderbans Tiger Reserve West Bengal

 Bangala

Sundar
Box
Q1. Consider the following protected areas: (2012)
Bandipur
Bhitarkanika
Manas
Sunderbans
Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans: (b)
The Hirakud Dam is built on which river?

a) Sutlej

b) Mahanadi

c) Bhagirathi

d) Krishna
Answer: b) Mahanadi
The Rihand Dam is located in which state?

a) Uttar Pradesh

b) Jharkhand

c) Karnataka

d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh
In which state is the Koyna Dam located?

a) Maharashtra

b) Gujarat

c) Rajasthan

d) Telangana
Answer: a) Maharashtra
Which state is the Tungabhadra Dam located in?

a) Tamil Nadu

b) Karnataka

c) Uttar Pradesh

d) Jharkhand
Answer: b) Karnataka
On which river is the Bhakra Nangal Dam built?

a) Krishna

b) Kaveri

c) Sutlej

d) Mahanadi
Answer: c) Sutlej
4. Which is the oldest dam in India?

a) Tehri Dam

b) Kallanai Dam

c) Bhakra Nangal Dam

d) Hirakud Dam
Answer: b) Kallanai Dam
Which river is the Tehri Dam built on?

a) Sutlej

b) Mahanadi

c) Bhagirathi

d) Narmada
Answer: c) Bhagirathi
Which river is the Tehri Dam built on?

a) Sutlej

b) Mahanadi

c) Bhagirathi

d) Narmada
Answer: c) Bhagirathi
1. Which is the highest dam in India?

a) Bhakra Nangal Dam

b) Hirakud Dam

c) Tehri Dam

d) Sardar Sarovar Dam

Answer: c) Tehri Dam
PRIME MERIDIAN
 TRICK
BSF GAME in TOGO
Burkina Faso
Spain
France
Ghana
Algeria
Mali
England
Togo
EQUATOR
 TRICK
BCE = Brazil, Columbia, Equador

SDG StUCK in africa = Sao Tome, DR Congo, Gabon, Somalia, Uganda, Congo,
Kenya

KIM = Kiribati, Indonesia, Maldives

TROPIC OF CANCER
 TRICK
Tropic of Cancer passes through these countries
Mexico

NAME LMW = Niger, Algeria, Mauritania, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Western

Sahara

MOB IS CUTe = Myanmar, Oman, Bangladesh, India, Saudi Arabia, China,

UAE, Taiwan
TROPIC OF CAPRICORN
 TRICK
Tropic of Capricorn passes through these countries (10)
ABC Production = Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay

No Body See Moon Mission in africa = Namibia, Botswana, South

Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar

Australia
G-7/G-8 Countries
(Gujarat FABRIC)
G-Germany
J-Japan
F-France
A-America
B-Britain
R-Russia
I-Italy
C-Canada
 SAARC countries
South Asian association for regional cooperation
(MBBS PAIN)
M-Maldives
B- Bhutan
B-Bangladesh
S- Sri Lanka
P-Pakistan
A-Afghanistan
I-India
N-Nepal
ASEAN countries
(TV CLIP of MBBS)
T-Thailand
V-Vietnam
C- Cambodia
L-Laos
I- Indonesia
P-Philippines
M-Malaysia
B-Burma
B-Brunei
S- Singapore
 G-20 Countries
( GURU JI SITA AB SSC FCI ME job krti hai)
G– Germany A-Australia
U– USA B-Brazil
R– Russia S– South Africa
U-UK S– South Korea
J-Japan C-Canada
I-Italy F-France
S-Saudi C-China
I-Indonesia I-India
A-Arabia M-Mexico
T-Turkey E-European Union.
A– Argentina
 What is Biodiversity Hotspot?

Biodiversity Hotspots refer to biogeographic regions that are both a significant

reservoir of biodiversity and are threatened with destruction.
In other words, they are regions that are both rich in biodiversity and
significantly threatened by human activities.
These areas are critical for conservation efforts due to their high levels of
endemic species, which are species found nowhere else on Earth.
Biodiversity Hotspot as an idea was first developed by Norman Myers in 1988.
 Criteria for Qualification as Biodiversity Hotspots

To qualify as a biodiversity hotspot, a region must fulfil the following two strict
criteria:
1. Endemism: It must have at least 1,500 vascular plants as endemics (> 0.5% of the
world’s total) — i.e. it must have a high percentage of plant species found nowhere
else on the planet. A hotspot, in other words, is irreplaceable.
2. Threat Level: It must have lost 70% or more of its original natural vegetation. In
other words, it must have only 30% or less of its original natural vegetation.
 Biodiversity Hotspots in World

Currently, there are 36 biodiversity hotspots in the world.

Most of them occur in tropical forests.
They represent just 2.3% of Earth’s land surface.
They contain around 50% of the world’s endemic plant species and 43% of all
terrestrial vertebrates.
 BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOTS IN INDIA

Following the criteria for an area to be declared as a Biodiversity Hotspot, there are
major four biodiversity hotspots in India:
The Himalayas.
Indo-Burma Region.
The Western Ghats.
Sundaland.
Eastern Himalayas
This region includes parts of Nepal, Bhutan, and northeastern India, harbouring species like
the red panda and the snow leopard.

Western Ghats & Sri Lanka

Stretching along the western coast, this region is known for its unique flora and fauna,
including endangered species like the Nilgiri Tahr and Lion-tailed Macaque.

Indo-Burma
Extending across northeast India, Myanmar, and parts of Southeast Asia, it is rich in
amphibians, birds, and reptiles.

Sundaland
Including the Nicobar Islands, this region is known for its marine biodiversity and unique
terrestrial species.
Lake State/UT Type of Lake

Kolleru Lake Andhra Pradesh Freshwater

Pulicat Lake Andhra Pradesh Brackish water

Nagarjuna sagar Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Freshwater

Deepor Beel Assam Freshwater

Kanwar Lake Bihar Oxbow, Freshwater

Nal Lake Gujarat Freshwater

Sardar Sarovar Lake Gujarat Artificial, Freshwater

Brahma Sarovar Haryana Artificial, Freshwater

Chandra Taal Himachal Pradesh Freshwater

Gobind Sagar Himachal Pradesh Artificial, Freshwater

Maharana Pratap sagar/Pong Himachal Pradesh Artificial, Freshwater

Renuka Lake Himachal Pradesh Freshwater

Dal Lake Jammu & Kashmir Freshwater

Wular Lake Jammu & Kashmir Freshwater

Bellandur Lake Karnataka Freshwater

Ashtamudi lake Kerala Brackish water

Sasthamkotta Lake Kerala Freshwater

Vembanad Lake Kerala Brackish water

Pangong Tso Ladakh Saltwater

Tso Moriri Ladakh Freshwater

Bhojtal (Upper Lake) Madhya Pradesh Artificial, Freshwater

Indira Sagar Lake Madhya Pradesh Artificial, Freshwater

Lonar Lake Maharashtra Saltwater, Crater Lake

Salim Ali Lake Maharashtra Artificial, Freshwater

Shivsagar Maharashtra Artificial, Freshwater

Loktak Lake Manipur Freshwater

Chilika Lake Odisha Brackish Water

Harike Lake Punjab Freshwater

Kanjli Lake Punjab Freshwater

Nakki Lake Rajasthan Freshwater

Pichola Lake Rajasthan Artificial, Freshwater

Pushkar Lake Rajasthan Artificial, Freshwater

Rajsamand Lake Rajasthan Artificial, Freshwater

Sambhar Lake Rajasthan Saltwater

Cholamu Lake Sikkim Freshwater

Tsomgo Lake Sikkim Freshwater

Chembarambakkam Lake Tamil Nadu Artificial, Freshwater

Gujrat ke Piche Rajasthan

Tamil

dukh dosto se Milne Che

bahut kam lgta hai

chembarambakkam
Kaliveli Lake Tamil Nadu Brackish Water

Hussain Sagar Telangana Artificial, Freshwater

Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar Uttar Pradesh Artificial, Freshwater

Bhimtal Uttarakhand Freshwater

Nainital Lake Uttarakhand Freshwater

Roopkund Uttarakhand Freshwater

Criteria Lake State/UT

Largest Freshwater Lake in India Wular Lake Jammu & Kashmir

Largest Saltwater Lake in India Sambhar Lake Rajasthan

Largest Brackish Water Lake in India Chilika Lake Odisha

Largest Artificial Lake in India Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar Uttar Pradesh

Longest Lake in India Vembanad Lake Kerala

 Famous Lakes and Important Facts
1. Wular Lake
Largest freshwater lake in India.
Formed as a result of tectonic activity.
Receives water from the Jhelum River.
Declared a Ramsar site due to its ecological importance.
Supports a rich diversity of aquatic life and is a key fishing ground.
2. Dal Lake
Famous for its houseboats and Shikara rides.
Known as the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir“.
Major source of water supply to Srinagar city.
Divided into four parts: Gagribal, Lokut Dal, Bod Dal, and Nigeen.
3. Pangong Tso
A high-altitude lake at 4,350 meters.
Extends from India to China, with 60% of it in China.
Known for its changing colors between blue, green, and red.
Popularized by Bollywood movies.
Saline water, but freezes completely in winter.
4. Chilika Lake
Largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest in the world.
Declared a Ramsar site due to its biodiversity.
Major wintering ground for migratory birds.
Home to the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin.
Famous for the annual bird festival and eco-tourism.
5. Sambhar lake
Largest inland saltwater lake in India.
Source of most of Rajasthan’s salt production.
Produces about 196,000 tonnes of clean salt every year.
Faces environmental challenges due to excessive illegal salt extraction.
6. Pulicat Lake
Second largest brackish water lake in India.
Located on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Hosts the Pulicat Bird Sanctuary, known for flamingos.
Major fishing ground supporting local livelihoods.
The barrier island of Sriharikota separates the lake from the Bay of Bengal and is
home to the ISRO’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
7. Loktak Lake
Largest freshwater lake in northeastern India.
Known for its floating phumdis (heterogeneous mass of vegetation).
Home to the Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating national park in the
world.
Supports the endangered Sangai deer.
8. Vembanad Lake
Longest lake in India and the Largest in Kerala.
Known for the famous Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race.
Designated as a Ramsar site.
Contains both freshwater and brackish water zones.
Kuttanad, also known as The Rice Bowl of Kerala, lies on the southern portion
of Vembanad.
It has the lowest altitude in India and is also one of the few places in the world
where cultivation takes place below sea level.
9. Sasthamkotta Lake
Largest freshwater lake in Kerala.
Source of drinking water for surrounding areas.
Designated as a Ramsar site.
Named after the ancient Sastha temple located on its bank.
10. Ashtamudi Lake
Second-largest lake in Kerala, known for its eight arms.
A Ramsar site, known for its rich biodiversity.
Also called the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala.
Major center for coir industry and backwater tourism.
Connected to the Arabian Sea via a narrow channel.
11. Bhojtal
Formerly known as Upper Lake, located in Bhopal.
Artificial lake constructed by Raja Bhoj in the 11th century.
A major source of drinking water for Bhopal.
Part of the Bhoj Wetland, a Ramsar site.
Supports a wide variety of aquatic species.
12. Tsomgo Lake
High-altitude lake located at 3,753 meters.
Sacred to the Sikkimese people.
Known for its pristine beauty and changing colors.
A popular tourist destination near Gangtok.
Freezes completely in winter, offering a stunning view.
13. Nainital Lake
Located in Nainital, a popular hill station.
Shaped like a pear, it is surrounded by hills.
Divided into two parts: Tallital and Mallital.
Major tourist attraction, famous for boating and scenic views.
Mentioned in Hindu mythology, associated with Goddess Naina Devi.
14. Kolleru Lake
Largest shallow freshwater lake in Asia.
Declared a wildlife sanctuary, known for migratory birds.
Faces threats from illegal aquaculture practices.
A Ramsar site due to its ecological importance.
Acts as a flood-balancing reservoir during the monsoon.
15. Pushkar Lake
Sacred lake in Pushkar, associated with Lord Brahma.
Hosts the annual Pushkar Camel Fair, attracting tourists.
Surrounded by 52 bathing ghats.
Known for its religious significance in Hinduism.
16. Lonar Lake
Only hyper-velocity impact crater lake in basaltic rock in the world.
Formed due to a meteorite impact.
Alkaline and saline water, supporting unique microorganisms.
Declared a National Geo-heritage Monument and also a Ramasar Site.
Attracts geologists and tourists for its uniqueness.
17. Hussain Sagar
Artificial lake in Hyderabad, built by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah in 1563.
Known for the massive Buddha statue in the middle of the lake.
Connects Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
Recognized as a “Heart Shaped Lake” and a popular tourist spot.
18. Shivsagar Lake
Reservoir formed by the Koyna Dam in Maharashtra.
Major source of hydroelectric power generation.
Supports irrigation in the surrounding regions.
Known for its scenic beauty and biodiversity.
Popular tourist spot for boating and nature exploration.
19. Pichola Lake
Artificial lake in Udaipur, built in 1362.
Surrounded by palaces, including the famous Lake Palace.
Known for its scenic beauty and romantic boat rides.
A popular tourist destination, especially during sunset.
20. Rajsamand Lake
Artificial lake built by Maharana Raj Singh in 1660.
Known for its beautiful marble ghats.
Holds historical significance, with inscriptions on the Raj Prasasti.
Important source of irrigation and drinking water.
21. Nakki Lake
Located in Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan.
Considered sacred by the local people.
Associated with the mythological story of the Gods digging the lake
with their nails.
Major tourist attraction, offering boating and scenic views.
Surrounded by mountains and temples.
22. Kanwar Lake
Asia’s largest oxbow lake, located in Begusarai district, Bihar.
Declared a Ramsar site due to its ecological importance.
Major bird sanctuary, attracting migratory birds.
Faces threats from illegal encroachment and water pollution.
Supports the local fishing community and agriculture.
23. Chandra Taal
High-altitude lake located in the Spiti Valley.
Known as the “Lake of the Moon” due to its crescent shape.
Popular among trekkers and adventure seekers.
Sacred to the local people and mentioned in mythology.
Freezes during winter, offering a unique sight.
24. Renuka Lake
Largest lake in Himachal Pradesh.
Named after the goddess Renuka, mother of Lord Parshuram.
Surrounded by dense forests and temples.
Popular pilgrimage site and tourist attraction.
Known for the annual Renuka Fair, celebrating local traditions.
25. Roopkund
Known as the “Mystery Lake” or “Skeleton Lake” due to the human
skeletons found at its bottom.
The skeletons are believed to date back to the 9th century.
Located at an altitude of 5,029 meters.
A popular trekking destination, attracting adventure seekers.
26. Tsomoriri Lake
High-altitude lake at 4,522 meters.
Declared a Ramsar site due to its unique ecosystem.
Supports rare and endangered species like the black-necked crane.
Sacred to the local Changpa nomads.
27. Gobind Sagar
Reservoir created by the Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej River.
Major source of hydroelectric power and irrigation.
Popular for water sports and fishing.
Surrounded by scenic hills and forests.
28. Deepor Beel
Freshwater lake located on the outskirts of Guwahati.
Declared a Ramsar site due to its ecological importance.
Major spot for bird watching, attracting migratory birds.
Supports local livelihoods through fishing and agriculture.
29. Bhimtal
Located in the town of Bhimtal, named after Bhima from the
Mahabharata.
Larger than Nainital Lake, offering boating and scenic views.
Known for the island in the middle of the lake.
Popular tourist destination, especially during summer.
30. Nagarjuna Sagar Lake
Created by Nagarjuna Sagar Dam on the Krishna River.
One of the largest masonry dams in the world.
Supports extensive irrigation and hydroelectric power generation.
Home to the archaeological site Nagarjunakonda.
Part of the Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve.
31. Nal Lake
Located in Gujarat, part of the Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary.
Known for being a seasonal lake, expanding during monsoons.
Major stopover for migratory birds, including flamingos and pelicans.
Declared a Ramsar site for its ecological significance.
Popular for bird watching and boating activities.
32. Sardar Sarovar Lake
Formed by the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River in Gujarat.
One of India’s largest reservoirs, providing water to multiple states.
Generates significant hydroelectric power.
Supports extensive irrigation for agriculture in arid regions.
Popular tourist spot, offering scenic views and boating.
33. Brahma Sarovar
Located in Kurukshetra, Haryana.
Considered a sacred water body in Hinduism.
Associated with the Mahabharata, believed to be the site of
Brahma’s yagna.
Popular pilgrimage spot, especially during solar eclipses.
34. Maharana Pratap Sagar
Also known as Pong Dam Lake, located in Himachal Pradesh.
Created by the Pong Dam on the Beas River.
Recognized as a Ramsar site for its rich biodiversity.
Important habitat for migratory birds, especially during winter.
Supports fishing, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation.
35. Indira Sagar Lake
Formed by the Indira Sagar Dam on the Narmada River in Madhya
Pradesh.
One of the largest artificial lakes in India.
Used for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood
control.
Supports local fisheries and provides drinking water.
36. Salim Ali Lake
Located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
Named after the renowned ornithologist Salim Ali.
Known for its rich birdlife, especially migratory species.
Popular spot for bird watching and nature enthusiasts.
37. Harike Lake
Located in Punjab, formed by the Harike Barrage on the Sutlej and
Beas rivers.
A major wetland and a Ramsar site due to its ecological importance.
Important habitat for migratory birds, including several endangered
species.
Supports local fisheries and agriculture through irrigation.
Popular for bird watching and boating activities.
38. Kanjli Lake
Located in Punjab, near the town of Kapurthala.
An artificial lake created by a barrage on the Beas River.
Important for local irrigation and agriculture.
Known for its birdlife and fishing opportunities.
39. Cholamu Lake
One of the highest lakes in India, situated at around 5,330 meters,
near the Tibet border.
Known for its pristine, crystal-clear waters and scenic beauty.
Sacred to the local Tibetan community.
Accessible mainly through trekking and requires special permits.
40. Chembarambakkam Lake
Located near Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Major source of drinking water for Chennai city.
Also used for irrigation and flood control.
Popular for bird watching and local recreational activities.
41. Kaliveli Lake
Located in Tamil Nadu, near the town of Kaliveli.
Known for its biodiversity, particularly migratory birds.
A Ramsar site due to its ecological significance.
Supports local fisheries and provides irrigation.
42. Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar
Formed by the Rihand Dam on the Rihand River in Uttar Pradesh.
Also known as Rihand Lake.
Provides water for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation.
Supports local fisheries and agriculture.
Popular for scenic views and boating activities.
43. Bellandur Lake
Located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Known for severe pollution and frothy, contaminated water.
One of the largest lakes in Bangalore, used for wastewater treatment.
Faces significant environmental challenges due to urban runoff.
Efforts are underway to restore and rejuvenate the lake.