Which of these is a major 'artificial lake' or reservoir? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of these is a major 'artificial lake' or reservoir?

A. Gobind Sagar Lake

B. Dal Lake

C. Wular Lake

D. Loktak Lake

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Gobind Sagar is a large artificial reservoir created by the Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh.

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The Mekong River flows through:

A. East Asia

B. Central Asia

C. South Asia

D. Southeast Asia

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Which river is known for the 'Tidal Bore' phenomenon?

A. Godavari

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Which river has the highest tidal bore in India?

A. Hooghly

B. Mahanadi

C. Brahmaputra

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Correct Answer: Option A

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The Hooghly River, a distributary of the Ganga, is known for having the highest tidal bore in India. A tidal bore is a tidal phenomenon in which the leading edge of the incoming tide forms a wave of water that travels up a river.[reference:20]

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