Question

The largest freshwater lake in India is
(a)Chilka lake
(b)Kolleru Lake
(c)Wular lake
(d)None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: The largest freshwater lake in India is located in Andhra Pradesh. This lake is also called Colair Lake. The lake was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in November 1999 and designated a wetland of international importance in November 2002. It lies between the Godavari and Krishna river deltas.

Complete answer:
Kolleru Lake is the largest freshwater lake in India. The lake is in northeastern Andhra Pradesh state, southern India. During the height of the summer monsoon rainy season, the lake may expand to 100 square miles. Carp and prawns are fished commercially in the lake The lake was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in November 1999 under India’s Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, and designated a wetland of international importance in November 2002 under the international Ramsar Convention. Many birds migrate here in winter, such as Siberian cranes, ibis, and painted storks, etc. Now, a major portion of the lake was occupied for agriculture. So, there is a wide range of habitat destruction.

Additional Information:
-Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, situated in Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal.
- It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest brackish water lagoon in the world.
-It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian subcontinent. It has been listed as a tentative UNESCO World Heritage site.
So, the correct answer is 'Kolleru lake'

Note: Wular Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Asia. It is located in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir.
- In 1986, the lake was included as a Wetland of National Importance under the Wetlands Programme of the Ministry of Environment and Forests. In 1990, it was designated as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention.
-The Tulbul Project is a “navigation lock-cum-control structure” at the mouth of Wular Lake.