Which one of the following is an artificial lake?
✓ Correct answer: a) Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)
ExplanationKodaikanal Lake, also known as Kodai Lake is a man- made lake (artificial) located in the Kodaikanal city in Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu, India.The lake was built in 1863, in the middle of Kodaikanal town.Sir Vere Henry Levinge, the then Col- lector of Madurai, had a key role in its construction.The lake is star-shaped, centrally located in the town of Kodaikanal and is surrounded by lush green hills of the northwestern Palani Hills range.It is fed by several small streams from the Palani Hills.Option (b), (c) and (d) are incorrect:Kolleru Lake is a large, natural, shallow freshwater lake located in the northeastern part of Andhra Pradesh, between the Krishna and Godavari deltas.It is designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site due to its ecological importance.It is a natural lake formed by the accumulation of river waters and is a major habitat for migratory birds.Nainital lake is a natural lake and was formed due to tectonic movements.It is a natural, kidney-shaped, tectonic lake formed due to geological movements.It is part of the Kumaon Lake Region and is a popular tou
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