Question

Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?
A. Vembanad lake
B. Chilika lake
C. Wular lake
D. Tilyar lake

Answer 1

Hint: Freshwater lakes are bodies of still, unsalted water surrounded by land. Lakes develop in depressions or basins on Earth's surface.

Complete answer:
They are filled by water flowing in from streams, from groundwater beneath Earth's surface, and by precipitation and melting snow and ice.now let’s see which is the largest freshwater lake in India,

Vembanad is the longest lake in India,and the largest lake in the state of Kerala. Since it flows through lots of areas, it has different names in different places.
Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lake with estuarine character that sprawls along the east coast of India. It is considered to be the largest lagoon in India and counted amongst the largest lagoons in the world. The Lake is a highly productive ecosystem, with rich fishery resources.
Wular Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia. It is sited in Bandipora district in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River.
Tilyar Lake is one of the major tourist attractions in the Indian state of Haryana. It is 70 kilometers from New Delhi on the Delhi – Fazilka highway and is located close to the city of Rohtak in Haryana.

Therefore the correct answer is C. I.e. Wular lake.

Note: In 1986 as recognition of its biological, hydrological and socio-economic values, the wular lake was included as a Wetland of National Importance under the Wetlands Programme of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India for intensive conservation and management purposes. Subsequently, in 1990, it was designated as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention.