Which one of the following is an artificial lake ?
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Answer: A. Kodaikanal Lake in Tamil Nadu was created artificially in 1863 by Sir Vere Henry Levinge, then Collector of Madurai. Kolleru, Nainital and Renuka are natural lakes. So option A.
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Why the other options are wrong
- B. Wrong because Kolleru is a natural freshwater lake.
- C. Wrong because Nainital is a natural lake.
- D. Wrong because Renuka is a natural lake.
Source to check: Tamil Nadu Tourism official website, Kodaikanal Lake; Kodaikanal municipality history
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