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What are lakes formed in the crater depression of extinct volcanoes called?

ATectonic lakes

BGlacial lakes

CImpoundments

DCrater lakes

Answer:

D. Crater lakes

Read Explanation:

  • Most of the Himalayan lakes are tectonic in origin.

  • Some are formed in crater depression of extinct volcanoes and are called Crater lakes.

  • Eg: Lake Kounsaranag in Kashmir

  • Most lakes of North America originated due to glacial erosions and deposition.

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