Which Indian rivers and lakes term is correctly associated with source or location “it lies along the Odisha coast beside the Bay of Bengal”, and also with “it is designated as a Ramsar wetland”?

Correct Answer: Option B — Chilika Lake. Chilika Lake is correctly identified as it lies along the Odisha coast beside the Bay of Bengal. Chilika Lake is also associated with it is designated as a Ramsar wetland. 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 A — Loktak Lake: Loktak Lake is it is located in Manipur. Loktak Lake is also associated with Keibul Lamjao National Park lies on its phumdis. Option C — Ganga: Ganga is its headstream Bhagirathi rises near Gaumukh at the Gangotri Glacier. Ganga is also associated with Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet at Devprayag. Option D — Yamuna: Yamuna is it rises from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand. Yamuna is also associated with it meets the Ganga at Prayagraj. Exam Takeaway: Connect Chilika Lake with “it lies along the Odisha coast beside the Bay of Bengal” and “it is designated as a Ramsar wetland” for revision.