Question

Which of the following lakes is located in Odisha?
1. Kolleru
2. Pulicat
3. Chilika
4. Sambar

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Chilika

The correct answer is Chilika.

• Chilika Lake:
  • Chilika is Asia's largest and the world's second-largest lagoon.
  • The largest brackish water lagoon Chilika lake situated in Odisha.
  • It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent and is home to a number of threatened species of plants and animals.
  • In 1981, Chilika Lake was designated the first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. ​​
  • The major attraction at Chilika is Irrawaddy dolphins which are often spotted off Satpada Island. ​​
  • The large Nalabana Island (Forest of Reeds) covering about 16 sq km in the lagoon area was declared a bird sanctuary in 1987.

Lake	State
Pulicat Lake	Andhra Pradesh
Kolleru Lake	Andhra Pradesh
Sambhar Lake	Rajasthan
Vellayani Lake	Kerala