Which project is on Wular Lake?
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Which project is on Wular Lake?
The Jammu & Kashmir state government has been working quietly on a huge project to save one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia.
What is special about Wular Lake?
Wular Lake is the 2nd largest fresh-water lake of Asia, situated on the foothills of Haramuk Mountain. It is spread in a total area of 200 square km covering almost 24 km in length while its breadth is 10 km.
Who built artificial island in Wular Lake?
Kashmiri sultan Zain-ul-Abidin
The Kashmiri sultan Zain-ul-Abidin is reputed to have ordered the construction of the artificial island of Zaina Lank in the middle of the lake in 1444.
Which is the deepest lake of India?
Manasbal
The name Manasbal is said to be a derivative of the Lake Manasarovar. Lake is encircled by three villages viz., Jarokbal, Kondabal (also called Kiln place, is situated on the north-eastern side of the lake) and Ganderbal and is stated to be the deepest lake (at 13 m or 43 ft depth) in India.]
What is the area of Wular Lake?
72.97 mi²Wular Lake / Area
Is Wular Lake natural or manmade?
| Natural Lakes | Lakes created by human beings |
|---|---|
| (a) Wular | (e) Gobind Sagar |
| (b) Dal | (j) Rana Pratap Sagar |
| (c) Nainital | (k) Nizam Sagar |
| (d) Bhimtal | (m) Nagarjuna Sagar |
Where is Wular?
state of Jammu and Kashmir
Wular Lake (also spelt Wullar) is a large fresh water lake in Bandipore district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River.
Where is Wular located?
Jammu and Kashmir
Which city is known as the City of lake?
Udaipur
Picturesque and elegant, Udaipur is known by many names, including “the City of Lakes”. Undoubtedly one of India’s most romantic cities, it nestles between the glassy waters of its famous lakes and the ancient Aravelli Hills.
Which is the smallest lake of India?
Pookode Lake
It is the smallest and highest altitude freshwater lake in Kerala….
| Pookode Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pookode, Wayanad District, Kerala |
| Coordinates | 11°32′33″N 76°01′38″ECoordinates: 11°32′33″N 76°01′38″E |
| Basin countries | India |
| Surface area | 13 acres (5.3 ha) |
What is the depth of Wular Lake?
46′Wular Lake / Max depth
With a size of 189 sq. km, Wular Lake is also one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia. The lake lies at an altitude of 1,580 m. Its maximum depth is 14 metres, it has a length of 16 km and a breadth of 10 km.