DRAINAGE OF INDIA
LAKES
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Peninsular Plateau
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Coastal Plains
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Islands
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Himalayas
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Detailed explanation-1: -Most of the freshwater lakes are in the Himalayan region. They are of glacial origin. They are formed when glaciers dug out a basin, which was later filled with snow melt.
Detailed explanation-2: -Most of the freshwater lakes of India are located in the Himalayan region. The lofty ranges of the Himalayas are snow covered and have many glaciers. Glacial activity results in the formation of circular hollows lip in the mountains. They are known as Cirques.
Detailed explanation-3: -Complete answer: Freshwater lakes are surrounded by land and are bodies of still, unsalted water. The Himalayan region is home to the majority of freshwater lakes.
Detailed explanation-4: -5. Gobind Sagar is located in the northern part of India in Himachal Pradesh. This artificial freshwater lake has a surface area of 168 square kilometres with a depth of about 163.07 metres.