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Which of the following statements is/are correct about Chilika Lake? 1. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India. 2. It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent. 3. It was designated the second Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about Chilika Lake? 1. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India. 2. It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent. 3. It was designated the second Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. Correct Answer 1 and 2

The correct answer is 1 and 2.

Key Points

Chilika Lake:

  • It is a brackish water lagoon.
  • It is spread over the Puri, Khurda, and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal.
  • It covers an area of over 1,100 km.
  • It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest brackish water lagoon in the world after The New Caledonian barrier reef. So, statement 1 is correct.
  • It has been listed as a tentative UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • In 1981, Chilika Lake was designated as the first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention due to its rich biodiversity. So, statement 3 is NOT correct.
  • It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent. So, statement 2 is correct.

Related Questions

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