Question : Which of the following water bodies is not a fresh water resource ?
Option 1: Jaisamand
Option 2: Ganga river
Option 3: Yamuna river
Option 4: Chilika lake
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Correct Answer: Chilika lake
Solution : The correct answer is Chillika lake.
Geographically water bodies are divided into freshwater, brackish water and salt water lakes according to their salt content. The criteria is as follows-
- Freshwater- salt concentration less than 5 ppt.
- Brackish water- between 5-35 ppt.
- Salt water- more than 35 ppt.
Chilika Lake in Odisha is a salt water lake. It is fed by the Daya River and it is famous for Irrawaddy dolphins.
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