Geography question from JKAS Prelims, 2023 by JKPSC
Which of the following are artificial lakes in India?
1. Pushkar lake, Rajasthan
2. Himayat Sagar, Telangana
3. Khecheopalri lake, Sikkim
4. Sasthamkotta lake, Kerala
Correct answers:
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option B —
1 and 2 only
Analysis of the Lakes
Pushkar Lake (Rajasthan) - Artificial/Man-made: While deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, the lake is technically a man-made reservoir. Historical records and its structural embankments (ghats) classify it as an artificial lake created by damming.
Himayat Sagar (Telangana) - Artificial/Man-made: This is a famous man-made lake in Hyderabad. It was built in 1927 by the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan, to provide drinking water and protect the city from floods.
Khecheopalri Lake (Sikkim) - Natural: This is a high-altitude natural lake. It is part of a Buddhist pilgrimage circuit and was formed by geological processes in the Himalayas. It is often called a "wish-fulfilling lake."
Sasthamkotta Lake (Kerala) - Natural: This is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala. It is a natural wetland (and a Ramsar site) that meets its water needs from underground springs, not manual damming.
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