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Which lake in India is the largest brackish water lagoon?

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

Answer options

  1. Wular Lake
  2. Vembanad Lake
  3. Pulicat Lake
  4. Chilika Lake

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Chilika Lake

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Chilika Lake šŸ“š Explanation: Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon located in Odisha at the mouth of the Daya River. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest in the world, serving as a major wintering ground for migratory birds. In 1981, it was designated as the first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.