Which is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia that was designated as a ‘Ramsar Site’ in 1981?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Chilika Lake.
Chilika Lake, located in Odisha, is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia and the second largest in the world. It was designated as a Ramsar Site in 1981, recognizing its ecological significance as a wetland of international importance.
Information about other options:
· Loktak Lake: Located in Manipur, it is the largest freshwater lake in northeastern India and is famous for its floating phumdis (heterogeneous masses of vegetation). It is also a Ramsar Site.
· Tampara Lake: Situated in Odisha, this freshwater lake is known for its scenic beauty but is not designated as a Ramsar Site.
· Harike Lake: There is no prominent lake by this name associated with Ramsar designation or brackish water characteristics.
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Ramsar Sites in India:
· Ramsar Sites are wetlands designated under the Ramsar Convention, an international treaty aimed at conserving wetlands and their resources.
· As of 2025, India has over 85 Ramsar Sites.
· In 2024, India added new Ramsar Sites which include Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve, Aghanashini Estuary and Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve located in Karnataka whereas two, Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary and Longwood Shola Reserve Forest in Tamil Nadu. Two bird sanctuaries from Bihar, Nagi and Nakti were also included in this list.