Chilika lake is situated in which of the following states?

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  1. Karnataka
  2. Kerala
  3. Odisha
  4. Andhra Pradesh

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Option 3 : Odisha
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The correct answer is Odisha.

Key Point

  • Chilika is Asia's largest and the world's second-largest lagoon.
  • It lies on the east coast of India in the state of Odisha, separated from the mighty Bay of Bengal by a small strip of sand.
  • Chilika Lake is a brackish water lake and a shallow lagoon with estuarine character spread across the districts of Puri, Khurda, and Ganjam.

Additional Information

  • Shanthi Sagara Lake | Davanagere District, Government of Karnataka.
  • Vembanad Lake is the longest lake in India and the largest lake in Kerala.
  • Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India located in state of Andhra Pradesh.
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