Question 4707
In which Indian state is Loktak Lake, famous for its floating islands, located?
Answer
Manipur
Why?
The correct answer is Manipur . Key Points Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and is situated in the Bishnupur district of Manipur . The lake is globally famous for its unique floating islands called Phumdis , which are heterogeneous masses of vegetation, soil, and organic matter in various stages of decomposition. The largest of all the Phumdis covers an area of 40 square kilometers and constitutes the Keibul Lamjao National Park , which is the only floating national park in the world. This ecosystem serves as the last natural refuge for the Sangai (Rucervus eldii eldii), also known as the brow-antlered deer or dancing deer , which is the state animal of Manipur . Considering its ecological importance, Loktak Lake was designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention on 23 March 1990. It was later listed under the Montreux Record in 1993 due to ecological changes resulting from deforestation in the catchment area and the construction of the Ithai Barrage . Additional Information Meghalaya : Home to Umiam Lake (Barapani), a major reservoir located in the hills north of Shillong . Known for the Living Root Bridges and the wettest places on Earth, Mawsynram and Cherrapunji . Assam : Contains Deepor Beel , a permanent freshwater lake and a Ramsar site located to the south-west of Guwahati . Famous for the Brahmaputra River and Kaziranga National Park . Nagaland : Features Shilloi Lake , a foot-shaped lake located in the Phek district, surrounded by pine forests. Known for the Dzukou Valley and the Hornbill Festival .
