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Q37 (CDS-I/2003) Geography › Maps & Locations › Indian physical geography Answer Verified

India's largest inland lake is located in the State of

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The correct answer is Orissa (now Odisha).

Chilika Lake, located in Orissa, is India's largest lake by surface area. Although it is technically a brackish water coastal lagoon, in the context of the given options, it is recognized as the largest inland water body.

  • Orissa: Home to Chilika Lake, the largest in India.
  • Andhra Pradesh: Features Kolleru (freshwater) and Pulicat (lagoon) lakes.
  • Assam: Known for wetlands like Deepor Beel.
  • Madhya Pradesh: Houses the Upper Lake (Bhojtal) and Indira Sagar reservoir.
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