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    India's largest salt water lake is situated in:
    Question

    India's largest salt water lake is situated in:

    A.

    Thar Desert Region

    B.

    Krishna Delta

    C.

    Ganga Delta

    D.

    Mahanadi Delta

    Correct option is D

    The correct answer is (D) Mahanadi Delta.

    Explanation:
    India's largest saltwater lake is Chilika Lake, located in the Mahanadi Delta region of Odisha. It is also the largest coastal lagoon in India and a critical ecosystem for biodiversity.

    Information Booster:

    • Chilika Lake: Covers around 1,100 square kilometers, making it the second-largest brackish water lagoon in the world.
    • Biodiversity: A Ramsar Wetland, home to migratory birds like the greater flamingo and irrawaddy dolphins.
    • Economic Importance: Supports fishing communities and boosts ecotourism.
    • Sambhar Lake: Located in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert, it is India’s smallest saltwater lake.

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