Question

The only bird sanctuary located in Lakshadweep Island in India is?
A.Chilika
B.Pulicat
C.Pitti
D.Kollam

Answer 1

Hint: Lakshadweep is an archipelago (a group of islands) located off the southwestern coast of India. It is the smallest union territory in India as it covers an area of 32 sq. km. The main islands of Lakshadweep are Kavaratti, Minicoy, Agatti and Amini. Fishing and Tourism are two of the major economic activities in Lakshadweep. One of the smaller islands plays a perfect host to exotic marine birds and has been made into a bird sanctuary.

Complete answer: Option A: is incorrect. Chilika is a coastal lagoon located near Puri in Odisha on the eastern coast of India. It is the largest brackish water lagoon in the world and serves as the grounds for the largest number of migratory birds (over 160 species) in India. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
Option B: is incorrect. Pulicat lake, located in Andhra Pradesh on the eastern coast of India, is the second-largest brackish water lagoon in India after Chilika. The lake is an officially designated bird sanctuary that hosts hundreds of migratory birds and is known for its greater flamingos, pelicans and storks.
Option C: is correct. The bird sanctuary located on Pitti Island in Lakshadweep harbours many pelagic birds, like the greater crested tern, the sooty tern, and the brown noddy.
Option D: is incorrect. Birdwatching is an important tourist activity in Kollam especially in the Ashtamudi lake and Vembanad lake.

Hence,The correct answer is Option C.

Note: Other popular bird sanctuaries in India include Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary in Haryana, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary in Goa, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu and Mayani Bird Sanctuary in Maharashtra.