NCERT-aligned UPSC Core Geography topic. Every item is anchored to a real location on India's map — built for boards (CBSE, ICSE, state) and UPSC aspirants.
In what year was Chilika designated India's first Ramsar site?
1 October 1981 — designated jointly with Keoladeo as India's first Ramsar sites
What size distinction does Chilika hold?
Largest brackish water lagoon in India (1,165 km²); second-largest in the world
What flagship aquatic mammal is Chilika famous for?
The Irrawaddy dolphin (Endangered) — Chilika has India's only resident population
When was Chilika placed on and removed from the Montreux Record?
On Montreux Record 1993 (siltation); removed 2002 after Chilika Development Authority restoration
Is Chilika also a National Park or UNESCO site?
No — Wildlife Sanctuary status (Nalbana BS is the core area). Not UNESCO. Not a Tiger Reserve.
Chilika Lake's status on Montreux Record?
Placed in 1993, removed in 2002 (only Indian site successfully de-listed)
In what year was Keoladeo designated a Ramsar site?
1 October 1981 — among India's first two (with Chilika)
What is Keoladeo's Montreux Record status?
On the Montreux Record since 1990 — water shortage and Aravalli area loss
What is Keoladeo's primary biodiversity value?
Major wintering ground for migratory waterfowl from Central Asia and Siberia
Is Keoladeo also a National Park or UNESCO site?
Yes to both — National Park (1982), UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site (1985)
In what year was Loktak Lake designated a Ramsar site?
23 March 1990 — among the first batch after Chilika and Keoladeo
What is the largest freshwater lake in northeast India?
Loktak Lake — 266 km²
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