India is home to over 15,000 lakes, with around 100 classified as large. These lakes form an essential part of the country’s natural resources, supporting freshwater supply, biodiversity, and climate regulation. Lakes in India can be freshwater or saltwater, and either natural or artificial.

Lakes play a key role in providing drinking water, irrigation, transportation routes, tourism and recreation, and wildlife habitats. Many of these water bodies also hold significant cultural, ecological, and economic importance.

For aspirants of Banking, SSC, UPSC, Railway, Defence, and State PCS exams, knowledge about major lakes of India — their locations, types, and unique features — is often tested in General Awareness and Geography sections. This article provides a comprehensive list of important lakes in India, supported with key facts and a downloadable PDF for easy revision.

List of Important Lakes in India Download in English

List of Important Lakes in India Download in Hindi

List of the Largest Lakes 

Here we provided the list of the largest lakes in India in 2025, along with the states.

Highest Peak in India List

List of Important Lakes 

Here we provided the list of important lakes in India, state-wise. Candidates can download the PDF and study well for their upcoming exams.

Static GK PDF

List of the Largest Freshwater Lakes in India

Regarding land area, India is the seventh-largest nation in the world. This region is so big that the several rivers that pass through it have formed a huge canal. In Indian territory, these rivers have produced several sizable freshwater lakes. Although they are also the result of the water from these rivers, there are other lakes that humans created.

Rivers and Their Tributaries

List of Crop Producing States in India

List of Artificial Lakes of India

Numerous lakes have been created artificially in India. Among that, here is the complete List of Artificial Lakes of India 2025 for your reference.

List of National Parks in India

List of Natural Lakes of India

Here we have tabulated the list of natural lakes in India for your reference.

List of Highest Waterfalls in India

List of Important Lakes in India Map

Here we provide a list of important lakes in India. Candidates can use this map to easily understand and memorize.

List of Important Lakes in India in Hindi

भारत में सबसे बड़ी झीलों की सूची 2025:

यहां हमने राज्यों के साथ भारत 2025 में सबसे बड़ी झीलों की सूची प्रदान की है। उम्मीदवार भारत में सबसे बड़ी झीलों की सूची पीडीएफ डाउनलोड कर सकते हैं और अपनी आगामी बैंक परीक्षाओं के लिए अच्छी तरह से अध्ययन कर सकते हैं।

भारत में महत्वपूर्ण झीलों की सूची 2025:

यहां हमने भारत में 2025 में महत्वपूर्ण झीलों की सूची प्रदान की है। उम्मीदवार भारत में महत्वपूर्ण झीलों की सूची पीडीएफ डाउनलोड कर सकते हैं और अपनी आगामी परीक्षाओं के लिए अच्छी तरह से अध्ययन कर सकते हैं।

FAQs

Q: Why should I study important lakes of India for competitive exams?

Questions on major lakes, their locations, and types frequently appear in Banking, SSC, UPSC, Railway, Defence, and State PCS exams, especially in General Awareness and Geography sections.

Q: Does the PDF cover both freshwater and saltwater lakes?

Yes! The PDF lists freshwater, saltwater, natural, and artificial lakes, with their locations and key features for easy revision.

Q: How can I memorize lakes and their locations effectively?

Group lakes region-wise or type-wise and revise using tables, flashcards, or maps. The PDF provides a clear format to help with this!

Q. Are artificial lakes also included in the list?

Absolutely! The PDF includes major artificial (man-made) lakes that are important for exams, along with their purpose (e.g., irrigation, hydroelectricity).

Q. Is this PDF useful for both objective and descriptive exam questions?

Yes! Each lake in the PDF is paired with its state/UT location and key facts for quick learning.

Q. Is the PDF available in both English and Hindi?

Yes, the Important Lakes of India 2025 PDF is available in both English and Hindi for your convenience.

Q. Does the list include lakes with cultural or ecological significance?

Definitely! The PDF highlights lakes known for their wildlife sanctuaries, religious importance, or ecological value (e.g., Chilika Lake, Wular Lake).

Q. Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?

The Wular Lake in Jammu and Kashmir is the largest freshwater lake in India. It’s important for its role in flood control, fisheries, and biodiversity conservation.

Q. Are there any lakes in India that are UNESCO sites or Ramsar wetlands?

Yes! Many lakes like Chilika Lake (Odisha) and Loktak Lake (Manipur) are designated as Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance, and feature in exam questions on environment and ecology.

Q. Are high-altitude lakes in India important for exams?

Yes! Lakes like Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri in Ladakh are frequently asked about in exams due to their unique high-altitude location, ecological value, and strategic importance.