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Which one of the following is an artificial lake?

  1. A.Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)
  2. B.Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh)
  3. C.Nainital (Uttarakhand)
  4. D.Renuka (Himachal Pradesh)
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: A. Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)

Kodaikanal lake in Tamil Nadu is a man-made reservoir created by the then Collector of Madurai in 1864. The other lakes mentioned are natural formations. Kolleru lake is a large freshwater lake formed by sediment deposition, Nainital is a tectonic lake, and Renuka lake is also a natural lake.

Source: UPSC gs1 2018

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