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  1. vajiramandravi.com › prelims-pointers › kanwar-lakeKanwar Lake - Vajiram & Ravi

    Oct 14, 2023 · It is Asia’s largest freshwater oxbow lake located in Bihar. It is also known as Kabartal jheel which is a rainfed lake. It is a residual oxbow lake, formed due to the meandering of Gandak river, a tributary of Ganga.

  2. www.insightsonindia.com › 2024/05/17 › kanwar-lake-biharKanwar Lake (Bihar) - INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS ...

    May 17, 2024 · Kanwar Lake (also known locally as Kabartal) is Asia’s largest freshwater oxbow lake, formed by the meandering Burhi Gandak River, a tributary of the Ganga. This rainfed lake fills up during the monsoon.

  3. www.drishtiias.com › kanwar-lakeKanwar Lake - दृष्टि आईएएस

    May 17, 2024 · Learn about Kanwar Lake, Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake and Bihar's only Ramsar site, and its threats and restoration efforts. This article is part of the State PCS Current Affairs series for UPSC exam preparation.

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  5. www.civilsdaily.com › news › kanwar-lake-bihars-onlyKanwar Lake: Bihar’s only Ramsar Site drying up - Civilsdaily

    Oct 14, 2023 · Learn about the challenges and threats to Kanwar Lake, Asia’s largest oxbow lake and Bihar’s only Ramsar site. Find out the potential wetlands in Bihar and the Ramsar convention.

  6. www.pmfias.com › kanwar-lake-oxbow-lakeKanwar Lake | Oxbow Lake - PMF IAS

    May 16, 2024 · Kanwar lake is located in Bihar’s Begusarai district. It is a residual oxbow lake and is Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake.

  7. www.drishtiias.com › daily-updates › daily-newsNagi and Nakti Bird Sanctuaries Recognised as Ramsar Sites

    Jun 8, 2024 · The Kanwar Lake in Bihar's Begusarai district was designated as the state’s first Ramsar Site in 2020.

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  9. upsccolorfullnotes.com › kanwar-lakeKanwar Lake - Bihar's Neglected Wetland Gem - UPSC Colorfull ...

    Oct 15, 2023 · An insightful look at Kanwar Lake - India's largest oxbow lake - its biodiversity values, threats, and the urgent need for conservation action to save this Ramsar site.