Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Flamingo festival is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh.
2.Vembanad Lake is closely associated with the Flamingo festival.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 is correct. The Flamingo Festival is an annual event celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, particularly around the Pulicat Lake and Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary in the Nellore district. It promotes tourism and highlights the ecological importance of these areas, which serve as wintering grounds for migratory birds like flamingos.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Vembanad Lake, located in Kerala, is not associated with the Flamingo Festival. Instead, the festival is centered around Pulicat Lake and Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh.
Source: The Hindu
