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A large water body which is surrounded by land is called a lake.
India has many lakes. These differ from each other in the size, and other characteristics.
Most of the lakes are permanent, while some contain water only during the rainy season.
Lakes are formed by the action of glaciers and ice sheets, by wind, river action and by human activities.
There are two types of lakes:-
Benefits of lakes: