Q. Wular Lake, recently seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
Answer:
Jammu and Kashmir
Notes: Wular Lake is gradually being filled with silt from streams flowing in from surrounding mountains. It is the largest freshwater lake in India and the second-largest in Asia, located in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipore district. Fed by the Jhelum River, it sits at an altitude of 1,580 meters near Haramuk Mountain, covering 200 square kilometers. Formed by tectonic activity and a remnant of the ancient Satisar Lake, it features a central island called ‘Zaina Lank,’ built by King Zainul-Abi-Din. Designated a Ramsar Wetland in 1990, it supports diverse bird species and is crucial for fish production in the state.