Important Lakes in India
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Name of the lake
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Located in the state of
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|---|---|
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Chilka Lake
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Odisha
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Kolleru Lake
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Andhra Pradesh
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Dal Lake
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Jammu & Kashmir
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Lotak Lake
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Manipur
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Sambhar Lake
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Rajasthan
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Wular lake
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Jammu & Kashmir
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Pulicat lake
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Borders of Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu
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RudraSagar lake
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Tripura
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Chilka Lake:
- It is located in the state of Odisha.
- It is the largest Coastal Lake in India.
- The lake was formed due to the silting action of Mahanadi River.
Dal Lake:
- It is the famous lake located in Srinagar.
Kolleru Lake:
- It is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
- It is located between the deltas of the Krishna and Godavari rivers.
- The lake was an important habitat for migratory birds like Spot-billed Pelicans.
- It is the largest fresh water lake of India.
- Kolleru Lake was declared a wetland of international importance under Ramsar convention in the year 2002.
Lotak Lake:
- It is located in the state of Manipur
- It is the largest fresh water lake in North-East India.
- It is also known as only “Floating Islands Lake” in the world.
- India’s first floating elementary school named Lotak Elementary Floating School was established on Lotak lake
Pulicat Lake:
- It lies on the borders of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Sambhar Lake:
- It is the largest salt water lake in India.
- It is situated in the state of Rajasthan
- This is lake is an important habitat for migratory Siberian birds
Important Dams In India
| Name of the dam | Constructed on | Located in the state of |
|---|---|---|
| Srisailam Dam | Krishna River | Andhra Pradesh |
| Bhakra Nangal Dam | Sutlej River | Himachal Pradesh |
| Alamatti Dam | Krishna River | Karnataka |
| Idukki Dam | Periyar River | Kerala |
| Gandhi Sagar Dam | Chambal River | Madhya Pradesh |
| Koyna Dam | Koyna River | Maharashtra |
| Hirakud Dam | Mahanadi River | Odisha |
| Mettur Dam | Kaveri River | Tamil Nadu |
| Rihand Dam | Rihand River | Uttar Pradesh |
| Tehri Dam | Bhagirathi River | Uttarakhand |
| Sardar Sarovar Dam | Narmada River | Gujarath |
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