What is the name given to a lake made by a river in the flood plains?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (B) Ox-bow lake
Explanation:
→ An ox-bow lake is formed when a river cuts off a meander loop.
→ This process occurs mainly in the flood plains of mature rivers.
→ Continuous erosion and deposition shorten the river course.
→ The abandoned meander loop becomes a crescent-shaped lake.
→ Therefore, the correct answer is ox-bow lake.
Information Booster:
→ Commonly found in plains of rivers like the Ganga and Mississippi.
→ Represents the later stage of river development.
→ Indicates lateral erosion and deposition.
→ Important feature of fluvial landforms.
→ Frequently asked concept in drainage system questions.
Additional Information (Other Options):
Option (A): Playa lakes are found in desert regions.
Option (C): Crater lakes form due to volcanic activity.
Option (D): Lagoons form along coastal areas, separated from the sea.