Which city is called the lake city in Madhya Pradesh?
2016
Which city is called the lake city in Madhya Pradesh?
- A.
Bhopal
- B.
Ujjain
- C.
Indore
- D.
Gwalior
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Cities in India often earn popular nicknames tied to one distinctive geographic feature. A city with a large number of natural and artificial lakes in and around it is commonly called a city of lakes -- the nickname reflects landscape, not administrative importance.
Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, is dotted with numerous lakes, most notably the Bhoj Wetland, made up of the Upper Lake (Bhojtal) and the Lower Lake, along with several smaller lakes across the city. This concentration of water bodies is why Bhopal is officially referred to as the City of Lakes by both the Bhopal district administration and Madhya Pradesh Tourism.
Comparing each city's defining civic identity confirms this is unique to Bhopal:
City | Defining civic identity |
|---|---|
Bhopal | Numerous lakes, chiefly the Bhoj Wetland's Upper and Lower Lakes |
Ujjain | The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and the Simhastha Kumbh Mela |
Indore | Madhya Pradesh's commercial hub and repeated national cleanliness-ranking wins |
Gwalior | Its hilltop fort and Scindia-era royal heritage |
Only Bhopal's identity is tied to a concentration of lakes.