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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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