GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following is the largest lagoon in India?
A
Vembanad lagoon
B
Chilka lagoon
C
Pulicat lagoon
D
Kolleru
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Chilka. Lake Chilka is the largest lagoon lake situated on the east coast of India. Lake Chilika is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia and the second largest coastal lagoon in the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -Marovo Lagoon is the largest saltwater lagoons in the world. Located in the New Georgia Islands, surrounded by Vangunu Island and Nggatokae Island, both extinct volcanic islands, at8.48°S 158.07°E. It is part of the Solomon Islands. It encompasses 700 km2 (270 sq mi) and is protected by a double barrier reef system.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complete answer: Chilika Lake is a lagoon with brackish water and India’s first coastal lagoon and, after the New Caledonian barrier reef, the world’s largest brackish water lagoon.

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