Oxbow Lakes in India: list of oxbow lakes, the largest oxbow lake

Oxbow Lakes In India: These are the water bodies formed when a part of the river gets separated from its mainstream. This happens due to the deposition and erosional forces at meandering sections of the river.

Read: Artificial lakes in India

Some Facts: Q: What is the largest Oxbow Lake in India?

A: Kanwar Tal lake is the Largest oxbow lake in India. It is also the largest oxbow lake in Asia.

It is located in the state of Bihar. It was the first Ramsar site of Bihar.

Q: Kanwar Tal is formed due to meandering of which river?

A: Gandak river. It is a tributary of the river Ganga.

Q: What are Bilabongs?

A: In Australia, oxbow lakes are known as Bilabongs.

Q: What is the largest oxbow lake of North America?

A:Lake Chicot. It is formed due to the meandering of the Mississippi River.

Q: Oxbow lakes are formed in which stage of the river?

A: Old age. At this stage, deposition dominates the erosion.

Originally published at https://kotashiva.com on May 9, 2021.