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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2021General Studies
Question
Largest freshwater lake in the North East of India is located in which state?
Options
- A Manipur
- B Meghalaya
- C Mizoram
- 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.