Q51. 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?
a. Only one
b. Only two
c. All three
d. None
Question from UPSC Prelims 2023 GS Paper
Explanation :
Correct Answer – a. Only one (Official Answer)
Jhelum River and Wular Lake
Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake: This statement is correct. Wular Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia, and it is situated in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The Jhelum River flows through this lake, making it an important part of the river’s drainage system.
Krishna River and Kolleru Lake
Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake: This statement is incorrect. Kolleru Lake is a freshwater lake in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is fed by two rivers: the Budameru River and the Tammileru River. Although the Krishna River does not directly feed Kolleru Lake, it does have a connection with the lake through the Budameru River, which is a tributary of the Krishna River.
Gandak River and Kanwar Lake
Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake: This statement is correct. Kanwar Lake, also known as Kabar Taal, is a freshwater oxbow lake in the Indian state of Bihar. It was formed due to the meandering of the Gandak River, which changed its course and left behind an abandoned channel that eventually turned into the lake.
According to UPSC, this option is incorrect.