Lakes predominantly formed by the action of glaciers are typically found in which major geographical region of India?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is The Himalayan region.
Explanation:
☛ Glacial lakes are formed when glaciers erode the land, carving out depressions, basins, or cirques that subsequently fill with melted water from snow and ice.
☛ In India, permanent snowfields and active glaciers are predominantly found in the Himalayan region and Trans-Himalayas.
☛ Glacial activities result in various landforms such as moraine-dammed lakes and cirque lakes (tarns).
☛ Notable examples of glacial or glacier-fed lakes in the Himalayas include Suraj Taal, Chandra Taal in Himachal Pradesh, and Roopkund in Uttarakhand.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ The coastal plains: Characterized mainly by lagoons and backwaters formed by ocean tides and sand spits, such as Chilika Lake (Odisha) and Vembanad Lake (Kerala).
☛ The Thar Desert: Typically contains shallow, saline depression lakes known as playas, such as Sambhar Lake and Didwana Lake in Rajasthan.
☛ The Deccan Plateau: Features tectonic lakes, river reservoirs, and meteor-impact formations like the unique Lonar Lake in Maharashtra.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Which is considered the highest altitude lake in India? → Cholamu (Tso Lhamo) Lake in Sikkim
☛ What term is used for a glacial lake formed inside a hollowed-out cirque basin? → Tarn
☛ Which is the largest freshwater lake in India created mainly by tectonic activity? → Wular Lake in Jammu and Kashmir
☛ Lonar Lake in Maharashtra was formed by which natural phenomenon? → Meteorite impact
☛ Which is the largest brackish water coastal lagoon in India? → Chilika Lake in Odisha