The ________ lake in Gujarat was an artificial reservoir built during the rule of the Mauryas.

Sudarshana

The correct answer is Option 2- Sudarshana

The Sudarshana lake in Gujarat was an artificial reservoir built during the rule of the Mauryas.

The Sudarshana lake was mentioned in the Junagadh rock inscription of the Shaka ruler Rudradaman I, which dates back to the 2nd century CE. The inscription states that the lake was built by a local government during the rule of the Mauryas. However, the lake was damaged by a storm and was later repaired by Rudradaman I.

The Sudarshana lake is located near the city of Junagadh in Gujarat. It is a popular tourist destination and is known for its scenic beauty.

The other options are:

• Loktak lake is located in Manipur and is not artificial.
• Pushkar lake is located in Rajasthan and is a natural lake.
• Lonar lake is located in Maharashtra and is a crater lake.