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The 'Chilika Lake', Asia's largest brackish water lagoon, is situated at the mouth of which river delta system?

A. Mahanadi River Delta✓ Correct Answer
B. Godavari River Delta
C. Subarnarekha River Delta
D. Brahmani River Delta

💡 Solution & Explanation

Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon situated at the mouth of the Mahanadi River delta along the eastern coast of India, spanning the Puri, Khurda, and Ganjam districts of Odisha. It was designated as the first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention in 1981. This ecosystem supports numerous endangered species, including the Irrawaddy dolphin.

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