Which of the following is the longest lake in India?

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  1. Shivaji Sagar Lake
  2. Indira Sagar lake
  3. Chilika Lake
  4. Vembanad Lake

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Option 4 : Vembanad Lake
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The correct answer is Vembanad Lake.

Key Points

  • Vembanad lake 
    • Vembanad is the longest lake in India 
    • It is located in the state of Kerala Spanning several districts in the state of Kerala, it is known as Vembanadu Lake in Kottayam, Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha and Kochi Lake in Kochi.
    • It is separated from the Arabian Sea by a narrow barrier island and is a popular backwater stretch in Kerala.
    • Vallam Kali also known as Nehru Trophy Boat Race is a Snake Boat Race held every year in the month of August in Vembanad Lake.
    • In 2002 it was included in the list of wetlands of international importance, as defined by the Ramsar Convention.
    • The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is located on the east coast of the lake.
Additional Information

Shivaji Sagar Lake

  • This lake is located in the state of Maharashtra and is a man-made reservoir created by the Koyna Dam

Indira Sagar Lake

  • This lake is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh and is also a man-made reservoir created by the Indira Sagar dam.
  • It is one of the largest reservoirs in India.

Chilika Lake

  • This lake is located in the state of Odisha and is the largest brackish water lagoon in India.
  • It is an important bird sanctuary and is also used for fishing and tourism.
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