Question
Download Solution PDFIn which one of the following states 'Roopkund' lake is located?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Uttarakhand.
Key Points
- Roopkund is a high altitude glacial lake in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
- It is situated in the lap of Trishul Mountain.
- Located in the Himalayas, the area around the lake is desolate, surrounded by rocky glaciers and snow-capped mountains.
Additional Information
- Uttarakhand was formed as the 27th state of India on 9 November 2000, when it was carved out of northern Uttar Pradesh.
- It is located in the foothills of the Himalayan mountain range, it is predominantly a mountainous state, with international borders with China (Tibet) in the north and Nepal in the east.
- To its northwest lies Himachal Pradesh, while to the south lies Uttar Pradesh.
- The four most sacred and revered Hindu temples of Char Dham, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are located in the towering mountains.
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