Q. Which one of the following lakes and their locations is INCORRECTLY matched?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
Chilika-Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Chilika Lake is actually located in Odisha, not Andhra Pradesh. It is India’s largest coastal lagoon and a famous wintering ground for migratory birds.
Other Options (Correctly Matched):
(A) Lonar – Maharashtra → A crater lake formed by a meteorite impact.
(C) Loktak – Manipur → Famous for its floating islands (Phumdis).
(D) Roopkund – Uttarakhand → Also called "Skeleton Lake", known for ancient human remains found at its bottom.
Thus, the incorrectly matched pair is (B) Chilika – Andhra Pradesh.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Chilika Lake is actually located in Odisha, not Andhra Pradesh. It is India’s largest coastal lagoon and a famous wintering ground for migratory birds.
Other Options (Correctly Matched):
(A) Lonar – Maharashtra → A crater lake formed by a meteorite impact.
(C) Loktak – Manipur → Famous for its floating islands (Phumdis).
(D) Roopkund – Uttarakhand → Also called "Skeleton Lake", known for ancient human remains found at its bottom.
Thus, the incorrectly matched pair is (B) Chilika – Andhra Pradesh.
Other Options (Correctly Matched):
(A) Lonar – Maharashtra → A crater lake formed by a meteorite impact.
(C) Loktak – Manipur → Famous for its floating islands (Phumdis).
(D) Roopkund – Uttarakhand → Also called "Skeleton Lake", known for ancient human remains found at its bottom.
Thus, the incorrectly matched pair is (B) Chilika – Andhra Pradesh.