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An ox-bow lake is a ________

A. Lake formed behind an off-shore bar

B. Lake occupying a volcanic crater

C. Lake formed due to cut off meander

D. Lake occupying a hollow scooped by a glacier

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

An oxbow lake is a special kind of lake that only forms next to meandering rivers. It is shaped like a crescent or a horseshoe and presents a unique ecosystem separate from the river.

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