Question

Wular lake is situated in which of the following states?
A. Rajasthan
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Punjab
D. Jammu and Kashmir

Answer 1

Hint: The Wular lake is one of the thirty-seven Indian wetlands designated as the Ramsar site. However, it is facing environmental threats including the conversion of major parts of the lake into agricultural land. Also, pollution due to fertilizers and animal wastes, hunting of migratory birds, and weed infestation are some of the other kinds of threats.

Complete answer: This lake is located in the Jammu and Kashmir state. It is the largest in the Jammu and Kashmir territory as well as in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. It is in the Indian-held sector of the territory at 16 km length and 10 km wide. It lies at the north end of the Vale of Kashmir. Its area is varying from 30 to 260 square km according to the different seasons. The lake controls the flow of the water of Jhelum River. The town of Sopur is on its southwest shore of the lake. Also, an island to the northeast contains 15th-century ruins. It contains freshwater lake which is fed by Jhelum River.

Thus the correct option is D.

Note: This Lake is a natural lake consisting of a major part of the Jhelum River basin. Monsoon can dramatically affect its water level in the region. Therefore, the lake's area has been cited as anywhere from 130 to 189 square miles. This Lake is the important local fishery and stopover for migratory bird’s reservoir in the Central Asian Flyway. It helped them gain protection as a Wetlands of International Importance.