Q. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Lakes as defined by the National Lake Conservation Programme (NLCP)?
1) Minimum water depth of 5 m.
2) Cover a water spread of more than ten hectares.
3) Have no or very little macrophytes.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer:
Only 2 & 3
Notes: According to the National Lake Conservation Programme considers lakes as standing water bodies which have a minimum water depth of 3 m. They have no or very little aquatic vegetation which is also called as macrophages. They generally cover a water spread of more than ten hectares.