Which lake is famous for being a 'crater lake' formed by a meteorite strike? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which lake is famous for being a 'crater lake' formed by a meteorite strike?
A. Pulicat
B. Chilika
C. Lonar
D. Sambhar
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lonar Lake, located in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra, is a unique saline soda lake created by a meteorite impact within the basaltic rock of the Deccan Plateau.

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