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Indian Lakes, Wetlands and Groundwater Geography

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Prelims 2023

1 question
GeographyIndian Physical GeographyIndian Lakes, Wetlands and Groundwater GeographyMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
rivers and lakes · Indian Lakes, Wetlands and Groundwater Geography
Related topics:
Indian Drainage, River Basins and River Systems

Classification and difficulty are editorial labels. Explanations are awaiting review.

2023 · Q1

Prelims 2023, question 1: Indian Lakes, Wetlands and Groundwater Geography

Consider the following statements : 1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake. 2. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake. 3. Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake. How many of the statements given above are correct?

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Prelims 2022

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GeographyIndian Physical GeographyIndian Lakes, Wetlands and Groundwater GeographyMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Pairs
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Indian wetlands · Indian Lakes, Wetlands and Groundwater Geography

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2022 · Q30

Prelims 2022, question 30: Indian Lakes, Wetlands and Groundwater Geography

Consider the following pairs: Wetland/Lake : Location 1. Hokera Wetland : Punjab 2. Renuka Wetland : Himachal Pradesh 3. Rudrasagar Lake : Tripura 4. Sasthamkotta Lake : Tamil Nadu How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

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Prelims 2021

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GeographyIndian Physical GeographyIndian Lakes, Wetlands and Groundwater GeographyEasy (editorial estimate)
Question details
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
saline lakes · Indian Lakes, Wetlands and Groundwater Geography

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2021 · Q54

Prelims 2021, question 54: Indian Lakes, Wetlands and Groundwater Geography

With reference to India, Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are the names of

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Prelims 2018

1 question
GeographyIndian Physical GeographyIndian Lakes, Wetlands and Groundwater GeographyEasy (editorial estimate)
Question details
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Indian Lakes, Wetlands and Groundwater Geography · Indian Physical Geography
Related topics:
Water Resources, Dams and River Projects

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2018 · Q77

Prelims 2018, question 77: Indian Lakes, Wetlands and Groundwater Geography

Which one of the following is an artificial lake?

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Prelims 2014

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GeographyIndian Physical GeographyIndian Lakes, Wetlands and Groundwater GeographyMedium
Question details
Type:
Pairs
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Indian Lakes, Wetlands and Groundwater Geography
Related topics:
Indian Drainage, River Basins and River Systems
2014 · Q46

Prelims 2014, question 46: Indian Lakes, Wetlands and Groundwater Geography

Consider the following pairs : Wetlands : Confluence of rivers 1. Harike Wetlands : Confluence of Beas and Satluj/Sutlej 2. Keoladeo Ghana National Park : Confluence of Banas and Chambal 3. Kolleru Lake : Confluence of Musi and Krishna Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

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Prelims 2012

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GeographyIndian Physical GeographyIndian Lakes, Wetlands and Groundwater GeographyMedium
Question details
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Indian Lakes, Wetlands and Groundwater Geography
Related topics:
Wetland Ecology and Ecosystem Services
2012 · Q46

Prelims 2012, question 46: Indian Lakes, Wetlands and Groundwater Geography

With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements : 1. The country's total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States. 2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands is larger than that of inland wetlands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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