In which of the following states is the Kolleru Lake located?

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  1. Tamil Nadu
  2. Madhya Pradesh
  3. Kerala
  4. Andhra Pradesh

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Option 4 : Andhra Pradesh
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The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.

  • Kolleru Lake is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Key Points

  • Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, 15 km from the city of Eluru.
    • Kolleru is situated between the Krishna and Godavari deltas. Kolleru is spread over two districts - Krishna and West Godavari.
    • The lake serves as a natural flood-balancing reservoir for these two rivers.
    • The RAMSAR site of Kolleru Sanctuary is facing pollution and degradation due to large-scale shrimp cultivation for export.

Important Points

State

Fresh Water lakes

Tamil Nadu

Veeranam Lake

Madhya Pradesh

Bada Talab

Kerala

Sasthamkotta Lake

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