State whether it is true or false.

Chilika Lake is an important feature along the western coast.

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Detailed Solution

The above statement is false.
Chilika lake is the largest saltwater lake in India, spread over the Puri, Khurda, and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the Eastern coast. It is spread along the Coromandel coast. The eastern coast stretches from Tamil Nadu in the south to West Bengal in the north. Chilika lake is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian subcontinent. It is also the second-largest saltwater lagoon in the world. It was also the first Indian wetland to be given the status of the Ramsar site due to its importance to biodiversity and ecosystem balance.
The correct statement would be that Chilika Lake is an essential feature along the eastern coast.

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