Which among the following is one of the largest wintering ground for the migratory waterfowl in India?
Q. Which among the following is one of the largest wintering ground for the migratory waterfowl in India?
Answer: Chilka Lake, Orissa,
Notes: Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, which is situated in Odisha state at the mouth of the Daya River, covering an area of over 1,100 km. It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds (Indian sub-continent). It is one of the hotspots of biodiversity in India. Some species of IUCN Red List of threatened animals inhabit the Chilika lake for at least part of their life cycle.

 

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