The water holding capacity of Kolleru lake has been reduced due to
A
Urbanization
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B
Eutrophication
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C
Dam construction
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D
Both A and B
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Solution
The correct option is D Both A and B
Kolleru lake is the largest freshwater lake in India and is located in Andhra Pradesh. Kolleru is located between the Krishna and Godavari delta. The lake is drying up due to indiscriminate exploitation and urbanization. Kolleru Lake receives a lot of nutrients, leading to eutrophication. The lake’s eutrophication and deterioration in ecological health have occurred steadily and consistently and has thus decreased its water holding capacity. Thus the correct answer is option D.