UPSC Prelims 2018 Question:

Which one of the following is an artificial lake?

Explanation:

• Kodaikanal or Kodai lake is a star-shaped artificial lake, with a depth of 3 meters, was built in 1863 under the stewardship of the Collector of Madurai, Sir Vere Henry Levinge. Kurinji or Strobilanthes cynthiana, which blooms once in 12 years, is found in the catchment area of Kodai Lake.
  
  
• Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India located in state of Andhra Pradesh.
  
  
• Nainital, also known as Naini Lake, is a natural freshwater body, situated amidst the town of Nainital in Kumaon, Uttarakhand.
  
  
• Renuka Lake is the largest natural lake in Himachal Pradesh. It is named after the goddess Renuka.
  
  

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.

Subject: Geography | Mapping