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Indian Geography
Question No. 226Interactive Test Mode
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Q226. Which one of the following is an artificial lake?

Which one of the following is an artificial lake?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)

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• Option (a) is correct: Kodaikanal Lake in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu is an artificial, man-made lake created in 1863 by Sir Vere Henry Levinge. • Option (b) is incorrect: Kolleru Lake is a natural freshwater lake located between the Krishna and Godavari deltas in Andhra Pradesh. • Option (c) is incorrect: Nainital Lake is a natural tectonic/fault-basin freshwater lake in Uttarakhand. • Option (d) is incorrect: Renuka Lake in Himachal Pradesh is a natural wetland/lake fed by underground springs.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018 (Q226)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Indian Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — (a) Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2018 Q226

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2018 GS Paper I Question 226 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2018 Geography (Indian Geography) question is Option (A): "(a) Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2018 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Indian Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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