Chilika lake
2021 FEB 7
Preliminary >
Environment and Ecology > Miscellaneous > Wetland conservation
About Chilika lake:
- Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over three districts of Odisha at the mouth of the Daya River.
- It flows into the Bay of Bengal.
- It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest coastal lagoon in the world.
Migratory birds
- The lagoon hosts over 160 species of birds in the peak migratory season.
- Birds from as far as the Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal, Aral Sea and other remote parts of Russia, Kirghiz steppes of Mongolia and Ladakh come here.
Conservation
- In 1981, Chilika Lake was designated the first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention due to its rich biodiversity.
- The Government of Odisha had set up Chilika Development Authority (CDA) for restoration and overall development of the lake under the Indian Societies Registration Act.
Fauna:
The rare and threatened animal species identified are:
- Green sea turtle (Endangered)
- Dugong (Vulnerable)
- Irrawaddy dolphin (Endangered)
PRELIMS QUESTION
Consider the following statements:
1.Ashtamudi lake is the largest fresh water lake in India.
2.Rudrasagar lake is located in Assam.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer to Prelims Question