Question

Which of the following is correctly matched?

1. Wular Lake, Jammu and Kashmir

2. Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim

3. Mansarovar Lake, Tibet Autonomous Region

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1, 2 and 3

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3.

Kanchenjunga National Park:

• Kanchenjunga National Park was recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO under the mixed category containing both natural and cultural significance.
• It is in Sikkim. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
• Mount Kanchenjunga is the world's third-highest peak is situated within the park.  
• It has become the 11th biosphere reserve from India which is included in the list of the designated world network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO.  
• Zemu Glacier is a part of the biosphere reserve. 

Wular lake

• Wular lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes  In Asia. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
• It is located in the Bandipora district in Jammu and Kashmir. 
• It is fed by the Jhelum river. 
• It is the largest freshwater lake in Jammu and Kashmir.
• The 'Tulbul 'project is located at the river the mouth of the lake. 

​Mansarovar Lake

• Mansarovar Lake is located at an altitude of 14,950 ft in the Karakoram ranges.
• It is the highest freshwater lake in the world.
• It is located in the Tibet Autonomous Region, China, 940 kilometers from Lhasa. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
• Lake Rakshastal is located in its west and is surrounded by Mount Kailash in the north.
• The Kailash-Mansarovar road is along the Kali river, which forms the boundary between India and Nepal.