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A lake is an area of variable size filled with water, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by
land, apart from any river or other outlet that serves to feed or drain the lake.
Lakes lie on land and are not part of the ocean (except for sea lochs in Scotland and Ireland),
and therefore are distinct from lagoons which are shallow body of water separated from a larger
body of water by barrier islands or reefs.
Lakes are also larger and deeper than ponds, though there are no official or scientific
definitions. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams, which are usually flowing. However
most lakes are fed and drained by rivers and streams.
Lakes can be broadly divided into two:( i) Natural Lakes(ii) Artificial Lakes
Natural lakes are generally found in mountainous areas, rift zones, and areas with ongoing
glaciations. Natural Lakes are formed through a number of processes.
o Salt lakes form where there is no natural outlet. Here the water table has a higher
than normal salt content.
Artificial Lakes are constructed for industrial or agricultural use, for hydroelectric power
generation or domestic water supply, or for aesthetic or recreational purposes.
Guru Gobind Sagar is an example of an artificial lake. It supports the Bhakra Nangal
Hydel Project.
Lakes whether they are natural or artificial are of great value to human beings.
(i) A lake helps to regulate the flow of a river.
(ii) It prevents flooding and promotes agriculture.
(iii) During the dry season, it helps to maintain an even flow of water and provides water for
domestic proposes.
(iv) Lakes are used for developing Hydroelectric power.
(v) They influence the climate in the surrounding region.
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3. Pushkar Lake Rajasthan
Located in the town of Pushkar in Ajmer district of the Rajasthan.
Pushkar Lake is a sacred lake of the Hindus.
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11. Nalsarover LakeGujarat
The Nalsarovar Lake in Gujarat is probably the largest water bird sanctuary in the country.
The Nalsarovar Lake is mainly inhabited by migratory birds in winter and spring, it is the
largest wetland bird sanctuary in Gujarat, and one of the largest in India.
It was declared a bird sanctuary in April 1969.
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19. Kanwar LakeBihar
Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary comprising water ponds, marshes and forests is a home for
different species of wild animals, birds, plants etc.
The Kanwar Taal or Kabar Taal Lake is Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake.
22. Surajkund-Haryana