UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Indian Geography
Question

Which of the following is correctly matched:
(Lakes) - (Locations)

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Kolleru – Andhra Pradesh

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kolleru – Andhra Pradesh”.

Lake Name Location
Lonar Maharashtra
Kolleru Andhra Pradesh
Nakki Rajasthan
Pulicat Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

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