UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-3

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    Consider the following statements with respect to a lake.
    1. It is located on the Eastern side of Srinagar city in Kashmir.
    2. It is considered an Oxbow lake of the Jhelum river.
    3. It is suffering from the problem of excessive sedimentation.
    4. The lake has some interesting flora like lotus flowers, water lilies and water chestnut.
    Which of the following lakes rightly fulfil all of the above criteria?

    A)  Gumsar lake                 

    B)  Tso Moriri lake

    C)  Dal lake           

    D)  Pangong TSO

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] The famous Dal lake is situated on the Eastern side of Srinagar. It is considered an Oxbow lake of the Jhelum river. Sedimentation is main problem, it is suffering from. Efforts are being made to make it sediment free. It is decorated by lotus flowers, water lilies and water chestnut.


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