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Chilka Lake is a

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Salt water lake
  2. Fresh water lake
  3. Fresh water lake in the monsoon season
  4. Salt water lake in summer season

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Salt water lake in summer season

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Salt water lake in summer season šŸ“š Explanation: Chilka Lake in Odisha is the largest brackish water lagoon in India. Its salinity varies significantly with the seasons, becoming saltier during the summer due to evaporation and sea inflow. During the monsoon, the influx of freshwater from rivers reduces its salinity considerably.