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The 'Chilika Lake', the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia, lies south of the delta of which major river?

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

Answer options

  1. Godavari
  2. Krishna
  3. Mahanadi
  4. Kaveri

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mahanadi

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Mahanadi šŸ“š Explanation: Chilika Lake is situated on the east coast of India in the state of Odisha, spreading over the Puri, Khurda, and Ganjam districts. It lies at the mouth of the Daya River, immediately south of the massive Mahanadi river delta. It is a highly vital wintering ground for migratory birds traveling from the Arctic and Siberia.