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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2021General Studies

Question

Largest freshwater lake in the North East of India is located in which state?

Options

  1. A Manipur
  2. B Meghalaya
  3. C Mizoram
  4. D Tripura
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Correct Answer

A Manipur

Model Answer

Loktak Lake

  • This ancient lake plays an important role in the economy of Manipur.
  • Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and is famous for the phumdis floating over it.
  • Keibul Lamjao National Park is the only floating national park in the world and is the last natural refuge of endangered Sangai deer.
  • It serves as a source of water for irrigation, drinking water supply and hydropower generation.
  • Considering the ecological status and its biodiversity values, Loktak lake was initially designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention in 1990.

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