Question

In which of the following states is the Kolleru Lake located?
1. Kerala
2. Karnataka
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Tamil Nadu

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Andhra Pradesh

The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.

• Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India located in the state of Andhra Pradesh 15 kilometers away from the city of Eluru.
• Kolleru is located between Krishna and Godavari deltas. Kolleru spans two districts - Krishna and West Godavari.

•  Kolleru is located between Krishna and Godavari delta and covers an area of 308 km².
  • The lake serves as a natural flood-balancing reservoir for these two rivers.
  • The RAMSAR site of the Kolleru sanctuary is facing pollution and degradation due to large-scale shrimp farming for export.
  • The waters and surrounding aquifers of Kolleru Lake continue to be polluted by aquacultural operations, while residents continue to resist moves by the government to reduce the size of the lake.