Consider the following statements about the Chilka Lagoon 1 It is the largest wintering ground...........

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Consider the following statements about the Chilka Lagoon:

1. It is the largest wintering ground for migratory waterfowl.

2. It is spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Andhra Pradesh.

3. It is the second largest coastal lagoon in India after Vembanad.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 Only

2 and 3 Only

1 and 3 Only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Asia's largest brackish water lagoon with water spread ranging from 1165 sq km m the rainy season to 906 sq km in the dry season is nestled in the heart of the coastal Odisha (Orissa). It extends from Bhusandpur in Puri district in the North to Rambha-Malud in Ganjan district in the South, separated from the Bay of Bengal by a 60 km long narrow strip of marshy islands and sand-flats.
Chilika is recognized as one of the most important wetlands in the world because it is home to a phenomenal variety of birds.