Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Water resources

Question:

Which of the following statements is incorrect about Lagoons and backwaters?

Options:

Due to indented coasts in some Indian states, a number of lagoons and lakes have been formed.

States like Kerala, Odisha, and West Bengal have vast surface water resources in these lagoons and lakes.

The water is generally brackish in these water bodies and could not be used for fishing or irrigation.

None of the above

Correct Answer:

The water is generally brackish in these water bodies and could not be used for fishing or irrigation.

Explanation:

India has a vast coastline and the coast is very indented in some states. Due to this, a number of lagoons and lakes have formed. States like Kerala, Odisha, and West Bengal have vast surface water resources in these lagoons and lakes. Although water is generally brackish in these water bodies, it is used for fishing and irrigating certain varieties of paddy crops, coconut, etc.