Naini Lake

03.04.2025

Naini Lake

Why in the news?                        

           The Naini Lake, one of Nainital’s key attractions, recently recorded a water level of 4.7 feet — marking a five-year low.

About Naini Lake:

• It is a natural freshwater lake of tectonic origin, located amidst Nainital city of Uttarakhand.
• Discovered in the early 1800s by the British, the Naini Lake also finds mention in the Skanda Purana as Tri-Rishi-Sarovar.
• The lake is in crescent or kidney shape, and has an outlet at the southeastern end.
• It covers a perimeter of 2 miles with a depth from 6m to 28 m.
• It is one of the four lakes in the Kumaon hills, the three others being Sattal Lake, Bhimtal Lake, and Naukuchiyatal Lake.
• Balia Nala is the main feeder stream of the lake. Other than this, 26 major drains, including the three perennial ones, feed it.
• Mallital is the name of the lake’s north end, while Tallital is the name of the southern one, which has a bridge with Gandhi’s statue and a post office on its sides.
  • It is the world’s only post office on a lake bridge.

                                                           Source: Indian Express

Consider the following statements regarding Naini Lake:

Statement-I: It is a natural freshwater lake located in Himachal Pradesh.

Statement-II It is of tectonic origin.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.

D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

 Answer D