Question

Kolleru Lake is located in which state of India?
1. Kerala
2. Rajasthan
3. Maharashtra
4. Andhra Pradesh

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Andhra Pradesh

The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.

• Kolleru lake is located in Andhra Pradesh.

• Kolleru Lake:
  • It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India.
  • It is located in Andhra Pradesh.
  • The lake spreads in two districts, Krishna and West Godavari.
  • The lake was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1999 under India's Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.
  • It was also declared as a wetland of international importance in the year 2002 under the Ramsar Convention. 

• Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lake.
• Wular Lake is the largest freshwater lake in India.