Important rivers and Lakes of India | JKSSB | VLW 

India is a country blessed with a vast network of rivers and lakes that are an essential source of water for agriculture, industry, and drinking purposes. Here are some of the important rivers and lakes in India:

Important Rivers of India

Ganges River: Also known as the Ganga, it is the most sacred river in India and a lifeline for millions of people living in the northern part of the country.

Yamuna River: The Yamuna is the second most important river in the northern part of India and is also considered sacred by Hindus.

Brahmaputra River: It is one of the major rivers in India, originating in Tibet and flowing through northeastern India before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.

Godavari River: The Godavari is the second-longest river in India and the largest in the southern part of the country.

Krishna River: The Krishna is another important river in southern India, flowing through Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.

Narmada River: The Narmada is one of the major rivers in central India and is also considered sacred by Hindus.

Mahanadi River: The Mahanadi is a major river in eastern India, flowing through Chhattisgarh and Odisha.

Important Lakes of India

Wular Lake: It is the largest freshwater lake in India, located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Dal Lake: It is a popular tourist attraction in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, and is known for its scenic beauty and houseboats.

Chilika Lake: It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and a major tourist attraction in the state of Odisha.

Vembanad Lake: It is the largest lake in the state of Kerala and also the longest lake in India.

Loktak Lake: It is the largest freshwater lake in northeastern India and is known for its floating islands called phumdis.

Pulicat Lake: It is the second-largest saltwater lagoon in India, located on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Sambhar Lake: It is the largest saltwater lake in India, located in the state of Rajasthan.