Consider the following statements about Kolleru lake 1 It is one of the la...........

Geography India - Water bodies

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Consider the following statements about Kolleru lake:

1. It is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the country.

2. It is located between Krishna and Godavari delta.

3. The lake was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in November 1999 under India's Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.

4. Atapaka Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary located on the Kolleru Lake.

Which of the given above statement (s) is/ are correct?

1, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2

1, 2, 3 and 4

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Explanation:

Kolleru Lake-
It is largest fresh water lake in Andhra Pradesh, India
It is located between Krishna and Godavari deltas.
It spans into two districts of Andhra Pradesh- Krishna and West Godavari.
It was declared as wildlife sanctuary in November 1999 under Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, and designated wetland of international importance in November 2002 under Ramsar Convention.
It is important habitat for resident and migratory birds, including the grey or spot-billed pelican (Pelecanus philippensis). Many birds migrate here in winter, such as Siberian crane, ibis, and painted storks.