Which Indian rivers and lakes term is correctly associated with classification or identity “a brackish-water coastal lagoon”, and also with “it lies along the Odisha coast beside the Bay of Bengal”?

Correct Answer: Option A — Chilika Lake. Chilika Lake is correctly identified as a brackish-water coastal lagoon. Chilika Lake is also associated with it lies along the Odisha coast beside the Bay of Bengal. Another identifying fact about Chilika Lake is that it is designated as a Ramsar wetland. A further exam-relevant fact about Chilika Lake is that Nalabana Island within it is known as a bird sanctuary. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Loktak Lake: Loktak Lake is a freshwater lake famous for floating phumdis. Loktak Lake is also associated with it is located in Manipur. Option C — Ganga: Ganga is a major Himalayan river system of northern India. Ganga is also associated with its headstream Bhagirathi rises near Gaumukh at the Gangotri Glacier. Option D — Yamuna: Yamuna is a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga. Yamuna is also associated with it rises from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand. Exam Takeaway: Connect Chilika Lake with “a brackish-water coastal lagoon” and “it lies along the Odisha coast beside the Bay of Bengal” for revision.