Geography: Lakes of Himachal: April 08, 2022

April 8, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. Princess Mandarva of Zahor took her bows before Buddhist scholar named Padamsambhava.
2. The rare characteristic of Rewalsar lake is that all the gold and silver offerings accumulated at the shrine are thrown in this lake.
3. Nako, Sorong and Unan-so lakes are located in district Kinnaur.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – D

The rare characteristic of Kumarwah lake in Mandi is that all the gold and silver offerings accumulated at the shrine are thrown in this lake.

Princess Mandarva of Zahor took her bows befor Buddhist scholar named Shantarakshita (brother of Padamsambhava).

Nako and Sorong lakes are located in district Kinnaur.

Which of the following is not a man-made lake?

(A) Chamera lake
(B) Pandoh
(C) Kunt bhayog
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – C

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (LAKES)
A. Ghadasaru
B. Lama Dal
C. Manimahesh
D. Mahakali
LIST 2 (ALTITUDE)
1. 3505m
2.3692m
3. 3950m
4. 3657m
Code:

(A) A-2 , B-3 , C-4 , D-1
(B) A-1 , B-2 , C-3 , D-4
(C) A-4 , B-1 , C-2 , D-3
(D) A-2 , B-4 , C-3 , D-1

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ANSWER – B

Consider the following statements:
1. The Pandoh lake is formed after diverting the water of Beas to Satluj at Slapper.
2. Chandranahan lake is the source of river Pabbar and Mantalai lake is the source of river Parvati.
3. Salol spring in Kangra was discovered by Captain A. Colman.
4. P. Tourism Development Corporation built Turkish type baths below Manikaran spring.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

(A) 1 only
(B) 3 and 4 only
(C) 4 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3 only

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ANSWER – C

The Pandoh lake is formed after diverting the water of Beas to Satluj at Slapper.

Chandranahan lake is the source of river Pabbar and Mantalai lake is the source of river Parvati.

Salol spring in Kangra was discovered by Captain A. Colman.

P. Tourism Development Corporation built Turkish type baths below Vashisht village.

'Serolsar' and 'Bhrigu' lakes are located in which district? [HP Clerk-2014]

(A) Kinnaur
(B) Sirmaur
(C) Kullu
(D) Mandi

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ANSWER – C

Kalasar Lake is located in which district? [HP LT TET-2014]

(A) Shimla
(B) Sirmaur
(C) Kullu
(D) Mandi

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ANSWER – D