Question

Which of the following is the largest lagoon lake situated on the east coast of India?
1. Pulicat
2. Chilka
3. Kolleru
4. Kilvali

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Chilka

The correct answer is Chilka.

• Lake Chilka is the largest lagoon lake situated on the east coast of India.
  • It is located at the mouth of the Daya River, which flows into the Bay of Bengal
  • Lake Chilika is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia and the second largest coastal lagoon in the world.
  • Due to its rich biological diversity, Lake Chilika was the first Indian wetland of international importance to be designated under the Ramsar Convention in 1981.
  • The gradual transition from freshwater to saltwater leads to the coexistence of four different ecosystems and the development of a unique biodiversity for lakes.

• Pulicat Lagoon is the second largest brackish water lagoon in India.
  • It lies at the border of the states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu on the Barricade Island of Sriharikota.
• Kolleru Lake forms the largest shallow freshwater lake in Asia. It is located between Krishna and Godavari deltas.
• Kaliveli Lake is a seasonal wetland located in Tamil Nadu state.